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Definition of “carbonize”

carbonize or carbonise (ˈkɑːbəˌnaɪz Pronunciation for )

Definitions

verb

  1. to turn or be turned into carbon as a result of heating, fossilization, chemical treatment, etc
  2. tr to enrich or coat (a substance) with carbon
  3. intr to react or unite with carbon
Also (for senses 2, 3): carburize

Derived Forms

ˌcarboniˈzation, ˌcarboniˈsation noun
ˈcarbonˌizer, ˈcarbonˌiser noun

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