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carbonize
CIDE DICTIONARY
carbonize, v. t. [Cf. F. carboniser.].
- To convert (an animal or vegetable substance) into a residue of carbon by the action of fire or some corrosive agent; to char. [1913 Webster]
- To impregnate or combine with carbon, as in making steel by cementation. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
carbonize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 convert into carbon by heating.
2 reduce to charcoal or coke.
3 coat with carbon.
1 convert into carbon by heating.
2 reduce to charcoal or coke.
3 coat with carbon.
Derivative
carbonization n.
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