car·bon·ize (kär b -n z )tr.v. car·bon·ized, car·bon·iz·ing, car·bon·iz·es 1. To reduce or convert a carbon-containing substance to carbon, as by partial burning. 2. To coat or combine with carbon. car bon·izer n. |
carbonize, carbonise [ˈkɑːbəˌnaɪz]
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1. (Chemistry) to turn or be turned into carbon as a result of heating, fossilization, chemical treatment, etc.
2. (Chemistry) (tr) to enrich or coat (a substance) with carbon
3. (Chemistry) (intr) to react or unite with carbon Also (for senses 2, 3) carburize
carbonization , carbonisation n
carbonizer , carboniser n
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| Verb | 1. | carbonize - unite with carbon; "carburize metal" chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
| 2. | carbonize - turn into carbon, as by burning; "carbonize coal" change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
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