kyanize

[ kahy-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈkaɪ əˌnaɪz /

verb (used with object), ky·an·ized, ky·an·iz·ing.

to treat (wood) against decay with a solution of mercuric chloride.
Also especially British, ky·an·ise.

Origin of kyanize

1830–40; named after J. H. Kyan (1774–1850), Irish developer of the process; see -ize

Words nearby kyanize

kwt, ky, ky., kyack, kyanite, kyanize, kyat, kyathos, kybo, kybosh, kyd

British Dictionary definitions for kyanize

kyanize

kyanise

/ (ˈkaɪəˌnaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to treat (timber) with corrosive sublimate to make it resistant to decay

Derived forms of kyanize

kyanization or kyanisation, noun

Word Origin for kyanize

C19: after J. H. Kyan (died 1850), English inventor of the process