Synonyms for carbonize
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Verb
1. Carburise — to turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken
Definitions
- v. 1
To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.
Near-synonyms: charcoalize, char
Related words
- Word family
- carbonization
- Other spellings
- carbonise UK
Forms
- Past participle
- carbonized
e.g. carbonized → carburised, charcoalized…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| carbonize | falling | |
| carburise | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- carburise
- 11 letters
- charcoalize