patinate

[ pat-n-eyt ]

/ ˈpæt nˌeɪt /

to cover or encrust with a patina.

Origin of patinate

First recorded in 1875–80; patin(a) + -ate¹

pat·i·na·tion, noun un·pat·i·nat·ed, adjective

patient, patiki, patin, patina, patinaed, patinate, patine, patinir, patinous, patio, patis

Local materials were used, and all points show some patination.

Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point Types |James W. Cambron
Patination is noticeable on all, and smoothed flake scars are not uncommon.

The Topanga Culture Final Report on Excavations, 1948 |A. E. Treganza
Patination was evident on all the basalt specimens, though not as heavy as on similar implements from a number of the other sites.

The Topanga Culture Final Report on Excavations, 1948 |A. E. Treganza
Many of the specimens exhibit a lesser degree of patination, though there are some that are heavily patinated.

The Topanga Culture Final Report on Excavations, 1948 |A. E. Treganza

Again, on all the basalt specimens the patination is very marked.

The Topanga Culture Final Report on Excavations, 1948 |A. E. Treganza