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Kyanize

Ky′an-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Kyanized
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Kyanizing
.]
[From Mr.
Kyan
, the inventor of the process.]
To render (wood) proof against decay by saturating with a solution of corrosive sublimate in open tanks, or under pressure.

Definition 2024


kyanize

kyanize

English

Verb

kyanize (third-person singular simple present kyanizes, present participle kyanizing, simple past and past participle kyanized)

  1. To preserve wood from decay by soaking it in a solution of mercuric chloride

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