Definitions for: Carbonize

[v] turn into carbon, as by burning; "carbonize coal"
[v] unite with carbon; "carburize metal"

Webster (1913) Definition: Car"bon*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Carbonized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Carbonizing.] [Cf. F. carboniser.]
1. To convert (an animal or vegetable substance) into a
residue of carbon by the action of fire or some corrosive
agent; to char.

2. To impregnate or combine with carbon, as in making steel
by cementation.

Synonyms: carbonise, carburise, carburize

See Also: change state, heat, heat up, hot up, turn

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