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Burnettize

Bur′nett-ize

,

Verb.

T.

[

imp. & p. p.

Burnettized

;

p. pr. & vb. n.

Burnettizing

.]

(Manuf.)

To subject (wood, fabrics, etc.) to a process of saturation in a solution of chloride of zinc, to prevent decay; – a process invented by

Sir William

Burnett

.