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Kyanize — Ky an*ize, v. 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
kyanize — [kī′ənīz΄] vt. kyanized, kyanizing [after J. H. Kyan (1774 1850), Ir inventor] to make (wood) resistant to decay by treatment with a solution of mercuric chloride … English World dictionary
kyanize — verb To preserve wood from decay by soaking it in a solution of mercuric chloride See Also: kyanization … Wiktionary
kyanize — or kyanise kʌɪənʌɪz verb treat (wood) with a solution of mercuric chloride to prevent decay. Origin C19: named after the Irish inventor John H. Kyan … English new terms dictionary
kyanize — ky·a·nize … English syllables
kyanize — v.tr. (also ise) treat (wood) with a solution of corrosive sublimate to prevent decay. Etymology: J. H. Kyan, Engl. inventor d. 1850 … Useful english dictionary
Kyanized — Kyanize Ky an*ize, v. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Kyanizing — Kyanize Ky an*ize, v. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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kyanisieren — ky|a|ni|sie|ren <sw. V.; hat [engl. to kyanize, nach J. H. Kyan (1774 1850)] (Fachspr.): (Holz) durch Kyanisation imprägnieren … Universal-Lexikon
