How Do You Spell EBONISE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛbənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Ebonise is a verb that means to stain or paint something black, especially a piece of furniture. The correct spelling of the word is e-b-o-n-i-s-e, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription of ebonise is /ˈɛbənʌɪz/, with the first syllable pronounced as "eb" and the second syllable pronounced as "uh-nize." The word comes from the Latin word "ebon," meaning ebony, which is a dark, blackish wood used for furniture and decorative objects.

EBONISE Meaning and Definition

1. To ebonize means to treat or alter the color of a material, typically wood, to appear black or dark. The process of ebonizing involves applying a substance or treatment that darkens the natural color of the material, giving it an ebony-like appearance. The technique is often employed to transform lighter wood species, such as maple or birch, into a darker shade reminiscent of ebony, a dense and black hardwood.

   Ebonizing can be achieved through several methods. One common approach is to apply a black stain or dye to the surface of the wood. This stains the material, penetrating the grain and darkening its tone. Another technique involves the application of iron acetate solution, also known as iron liquor or vinegaroon, which reacts with the tannins found in some woods, resulting in a blackening effect. The use of chemical compounds like potassium permanganate or specialized ebonizing solutions can also be employed to achieve the desired effect.

   Ebonizing is often undertaken for aesthetic purposes, providing a dramatic and elegant look to furniture, flooring, or decorative objects. It can enhance the visual contrast of wood grain or hide imperfections, lending an air of sophistication to the finished product. Additionally, ebonizing can be a practical solution when a specific type of wood is not available or is cost-prohibitive, allowing for the creation of furniture or designs that emulate the appearance of ebony without the expense or scarcity of the real material.

2. To make black.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EBONISE

• wbonise
• sbonise
• dbonise
• rbonise
• 4bonise
• 3bonise
• evonise
• enonise
• ehonise
• ebinise
• ebknise
• eblnise
• ebpnise
• eb0nise
• eb9nise
• ebobise
• ebomise
• ebojise
• ebohise

Etymology of EBONISE

The word "ebonise" comes from the Latin word "ebenum", which means ebony. Ebony is a dense and dark wood obtained from the ebony tree, widely recognized for its black color and high quality. The "-ise" suffix is derived from the French "-iser", which means "to make or become". Thus, "ebonise" means to make or turn something into the color or quality of ebony, usually by staining or finishing it to resemble the appearance of ebony wood.

Similar spelling words for EBONISE

• ebenaceae,
• ebonics,
• Ebonies,
• Ebinger,
• ebonize.

Conjugate verb Ebonise

CONDITIONAL

I would ebonise

you would ebonise

he/she/it would ebonise

we would ebonise

they would ebonise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ebonising

you would be ebonising

he/she/it would be ebonising

we would be ebonising

they would be ebonising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ebonise

you would have ebonise

he/she/it would have ebonise

we would have ebonise

they would have ebonise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ebonising

you would have been ebonising

he/she/it would have been ebonising

we would have been ebonising

they would have been ebonising

FUTURE

I will ebonise

you will ebonise

he/she/it will ebonise

we will ebonise

they will ebonise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ebonising

you will be ebonising

he/she/it will be ebonising

we will be ebonising

they will be ebonising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ebonised

you will have ebonised

he/she/it will have ebonised

we will have ebonised

they will have ebonised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ebonising

you will have been ebonising

he/she/it will have been ebonising

we will have been ebonising

they will have been ebonising

IMPERATIVE

you ebonise

we let´s ebonise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ebonise

PAST

I ebonised

you ebonised

he/she/it ebonised

we ebonised

they ebonised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ebonising

you were ebonising

he/she/it was ebonising

we were ebonising

they were ebonising

PAST PARTICIPLE

ebonised

PAST PERFECT

I had ebonised

you had ebonised

he/she/it had ebonised

we had ebonised

they had ebonised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ebonising

you had been ebonising

he/she/it had been ebonising

we had been ebonising

they had been ebonising

PRESENT

I ebonise

you ebonise

he/she/it ebonises

we ebonise

they ebonise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ebonising

you are ebonising

he/she/it is ebonising

we are ebonising

they are ebonising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ebonising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ebonised

you have ebonised

he/she/it has ebonised

we have ebonised

they have ebonised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ebonising

you have been ebonising

he/she/it has been ebonising

we have been ebonising

they have been ebonising