ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Carbonize

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɑːbən.aɪz/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Carbonize is a verb meaning To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.

Meaning

To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.

More Meanings

  1. (chemistry) To react something with carbon.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: charcoalize, char

Word Forms

Synonyms for carbonize

Depending on context, synonyms include carburize, charcoalize, char.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include carburize, char, carbonise, carbonify, charcoalize, charcoalise.

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