CEFR C2
parchmentize
verb
Meaning
Make paper or other materials resemble parchment by treating them with heat, chemicals, or aging techniques.
Examples
- She used a tea-staining technique to parchmentize the maps for her historical project.
- The process to parchmentize the document involved careful heating and drying to achieve a brittle texture.
Synonyms: age, antique, weather, distress