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car·bon·ize
(kär′bə-nīz′)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·iz′er n.
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carbonize
(ˈkɑːbəˌnaɪz) orcarbonise
vb
Also (for senses 2, 3): carburize 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
ˌcarboniˈzation, ˌcarboniˈsation n
ˈcarbonˌizer, ˈcarbonˌiser n
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car•bon•ize
(ˈkɑr bəˌnaɪz)v. -ized, -iz•ing. v.t.
1. to char (organic matter) until it forms carbon.
2. to coat or enrich with carbon.
v.i. 3. to become carbonized.
[1800–10]
car′bon•iz`er, n.
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carbonize
Past participle: carbonized
Gerund: carbonizing
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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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carbonize
vt → karbonisieren, verkohlen (lassen)
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