adjective
- treated with a chemical preservative (potassium dichromate or similar) to prevent decay and insect damage, especially in wood
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'kyanized'; technical/industrial term; named after the Kyan process, a wood preservation method
Examples
- The railway sleepers were kyanised to extend their lifespan in harsh weather.
- Kyanised timber was commonly used in construction projects during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The fence posts had been kyanised to resist rot and termite damage.
- Kyanised wood requires careful handling due to the chemical treatment.