1. treated with a solution of mercuric chloride to prevent decay
Usage: technical; wood preservation

Examples

• The kyanized timber was used for the ship’s hull to prevent rot.
• Railway ties were often kyanized to extend their lifespan.
• The old building featured kyanized wooden beams that had lasted decades.
• Kyanized wood was commonly used in marine construction.
• The preservation process left the kyanized planks with a distinctive appearance.