The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
kyanize — [kī′ənīz΄] vt. kyanized, kyanizing [after J. H. Kyan (1774 1850), Ir inventor] to make (wood) resistant to decay by treatment with a solution of mercuric chloride … English World dictionary
kyanize — /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] * * * … Universalium
kyanize — verb To preserve wood from decay by soaking it in a solution of mercuric chloride See Also: kyanization … Wiktionary
kyanize — or kyanise kʌɪənʌɪz verb treat (wood) with a solution of mercuric chloride to prevent decay. Origin C19: named after the Irish inventor John H. Kyan … English new terms dictionary
kyanize — ky·a·nize … English syllables
kyanize — v.tr. (also ise) treat (wood) with a solution of corrosive sublimate to prevent decay. Etymology: J. H. Kyan, Engl. inventor d. 1850 … Useful english dictionary
Kyanized — Kyanize Ky an*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Kyanized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Kyanizing}.] [From Mr. Kyan, the inventor of the process.] To render (wood) proof against decay by saturating with a solution of corrosive sublimate in open tanks, or under… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Kyanizing — Kyanize Ky an*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Kyanized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Kyanizing}.] [From Mr. Kyan, the inventor of the process.] To render (wood) proof against decay by saturating with a solution of corrosive sublimate in open tanks, or under… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
4 Days, 40 Hours — is a book by Riva Poor reporting on a revolution in work and leisure from the rearranged work week. In some cases, the book shows, companies can increase production and profit while giving employees more time off.… … Wikipedia
kyanisieren — ky|a|ni|sie|ren <sw. V.; hat [engl. to kyanize, nach J. H. Kyan (1774 1850)] (Fachspr.): (Holz) durch Kyanisation imprägnieren … Universal-Lexikon
