kyanize

• POS: Verb (transitive)
• HYPHEN: ky=an=ize

CIDE DICTIONARY

kyanize, v. t. [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 pressure.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

kyanize, v.tr. (also -ise) treat (wood) with a solution of corrosive sublimate to prevent decay.

Etymology

J. H. Kyan, Engl. inventor d. 1850

ROGET THESAURUS

kyanize

Preservation

VB preserve, maintain, keep, sustain, support, hold, keep up, keep alive, refrigerate, keep on ice, not willingly let die, bank up, nurse, save, rescue, be safe, make safe, take care of, guard, stare super antiquas vias, hold one's own, hold one's ground, stand one's ground, embalm, cure, salt, pickle, season, kyanize, bottle, pot, tin, can, sterilize, pasteurize, radiate, dry, lyophilize, freeze- dry, concentrate, evaporate, freeze, quick-freeze, deep-freeze, husband.