kyanising
/ˈkaɪənaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- The present participle of kyanize: the process of treating wood with a preservative to protect it from decay or insects.
- Kyanising the timber helps it resist moisture and pests.
- The workers spent the morning kyanising the railway ties.
- They are kyanising the new fence posts this afternoon.
noun
- The process or method of preserving wood by treating it with a chemical preservative.
- Kyanising is a common technique for extending the life of outdoor wood.
- The company specializes in kyanising for construction timber.
- After kyanising, the wood is more resistant to fungal decay.