kyanize

ky·an·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahy-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈkaɪ əˌnaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahy-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈkaɪ əˌnaɪz/

Definitions of kyanize word

verb with object kyanize to treat (wood) against decay with a solution of mercuric chloride. 1
noun kyanize Treat (wood) with a solution of mercuric chloride to prevent decay. 1
verb kyanize to treat (timber) with corrosive sublimate to make it resistant to decay 0
verb transitive kyanize to make (wood) resistant to decay by treatment with a solution of mercuric chloride 0
verb kyanize To preserve wood from decay by soaking it in a solution of mercuric chloride. 0

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Origin of kyanize

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Kyanize

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kyanize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

kyanize usage trend in Literature

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