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Definition of: kyanize
(kī′ən·īz) v.t. ·ized, ·iz·ing
To impregnate, as wood, with mercuric chloride so as to prevent decay. Also, Brit. ky′an·ise. [<after J. H. Kyan, 1774–1850, Irish inventor]
—ky′an·i·za′tion (-ə·zā′shən, -ī·zā′-) noun
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