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.

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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.

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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

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