Definitions for: Carburize


[v] unite with carbon; "carburize metal"



Webster (1913) Definition: Car"bu*rize (k[aum]r"b[-u]*r[imac]z), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Carburized; p. pr. & vb. n. Carburizing.] (Chem.)
To combine with carbon or a carbon compound; -- said esp. of
a process for conferring a higher degree of illuminating
power on combustible gases by mingling them with a vapor of
volatile hydrocarbons.

Synonyms: carbonise, carbonize, carburise

See Also: change state, turn

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