The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Burnettize — Bur nett*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Burnettized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Burnettizing}.] (Manuf.) To subject (wood, fabrics, etc.) to a process of saturation in a solution of chloride of zinc, to prevent decay; a process invented by Sir William Burnett … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Burnettized — Burnettize Bur nett*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Burnettized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Burnettizing}.] (Manuf.) To subject (wood, fabrics, etc.) to a process of saturation in a solution of chloride of zinc, to prevent decay; a process invented by Sir… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wood preservation — All measures that are taken to ensure a long life of wood fall under the definition wood preservation (timber treatment). Apart from structural wood preservation measures, there are a number of different (chemical) preservatives and processes… … Wikipedia
burnettize — v.t. v.t. saturate with zinc chloride solution to prevent decay. ♦ burnettizing, n. such process, invented by Sir W Burnett … Dictionary of difficult words
