parchmentize

transitive verb

parch·​ment·​ize

-mənt‧ˌīzd,

-n‧ˌtī-

-ed/-ing/-s

: to convert (as paper or other cellulosic material) into a substance resembling parchment especially by treating with sulfuric acid

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