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ebonize

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eb⋅on⋅ize

  [eb-uh-nahyz]
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–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
to stain or finish black in imitation of ebony.
Also, especially British, eb⋅on⋅ise.

Origin:
1875–80; ebon(y) + -ize
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eb·on·ize   (ěb'ə-nīz')   
tr.v.   eb·on·ized, eb·on·iz·ing, eb·on·iz·es
To stain black like ebony.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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