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kyanize

[ kahy-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ky·an·ized, ky·an·iz·ing.
  1. to treat (wood) against decay with a solution of mercuric chloride.

kyanize

/ ˈkaɪəˌnaɪz /

verb

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

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Derived Forms

  • ˌkyaniˈzation, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kyanize1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kyanize1

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

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