KYANIZE


Meaning of KYANIZE in English

/kuy"euh nuyz'/ , v.t., kyanized, kyanizing .

to treat (wood) against decay with a solution of mercuric chloride.

Also, esp. Brit., kyanise .

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

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .