Definitions

1. verb

to coat with a layer of varnish or to give a patina

“The artist spent years patinizing the bronze statue to give it a rich, antique look.”

2. verb

to give a rich, mellow color or patina to

“The years of exposure to the elements had patinized the old wooden door.”

3. noun

the process of giving a patina to something

“The patinizing of the bronze statue was a slow and meticulous process.”