verb
- the process of staining or finishing wood to make it look like ebony, or coating with a black lacquer or polish
Usage: British spelling; American variant is 'ebonizing'; typically used in woodworking and furniture restoration
Examples
- The craftsman was ebonising the wooden frame to give it an elegant, dark finish.
- Ebonising furniture was a popular technique in Victorian interior design.
- She spent hours ebonising the antique desk to restore its original appearance.
- The woodworker specializes in ebonising pine and other light woods.
- After ebonising, the table had a rich, lustrous black surface.