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Added 9 October 2026

carbonize

/ˈkɑːbən.aɪz/ verb

In Latin: carbōnēscō, carbōnizō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about carbonize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Unite with carbon.
carburize metal
Turn into carbon, as by burning.
carbonize coal

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