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Burnettize

Bur′nett-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Burnettized
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Burnettizing
.]
(Manuf.)
To subject (wood, fabrics, etc.) to a process of saturation in a solution of chloride of zinc, to prevent decay; – a process invented by
Sir William
Burnett
.

Definition 2024


burnettize

burnettize

English

Verb

burnettize (third-person singular simple present burnettizes, present participle burnettizing, simple past and past participle burnettized)

  1. (transitive) To subject (wood, fabrics, etc.) to a process of saturation in a solution of zinc chloride, to prevent decay.