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Definition of Kyanize
1. v. t. To render (wood) proof against decay by saturating with a solution of corrosive sublimate in open tanks, or under pressure.
Definition of Kyanize
1. Verb. To preserve wood from decay by soaking it in a solution of mercuric chloride ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kyanize
1. to treat wood with a type of preservative [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Kyanize
1. To render (wood) proof against decay by saturating with a solution of corrosive sublimate in open tanks, or under pressure. Origin: From Mr. Kyan, the inventor of the process. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kyanize
Literary usage of Kyanize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions by National Association of Cotton Manufacturers, New England Cotton Manufacturers' Association, Institution of Public Health Engineers (Great Britain) (1890)
"That is my own individual opinion ; but when you come to speak of the exact fact,
whether it is better to kyanize green lumber or better to ..."
2. The Architectural Review (1919)
"ARCHITECTS If you are not now specifying kyanize Varnishes and Enamels let us
send you "Recent Pacific Coast Architecture" showing the type of buildings on ..."
3. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... barbecue, bloat, kipper, smoke, kyanize, tin (chiefly British), can (US), pot,
candy, embalm, mummify, jerk; see PICKLE, DRY. ..."
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