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carbonize

/kɑrbənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does carbonize mean?

verb

to convert into carbon, especially by burning or heating in the absence of air; to char or scorch, typically by fire.

Example

"The fire carbonized the wood, leaving it black and brittle."

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