carbonify

[kahr-buh-nuh-fahy]

carbonify Definition

  • 1to convert into carbon
  • 2to make or become carbon or carbonic

Using carbonify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carbonify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The process of carbonifying wood is used to make charcoal.

  • Example

    The plant material was carbonified over millions of years and turned into coal.

  • Example

    The high temperature caused the paper to carbonify and turn black.

carbonify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carbonify

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Summary: carbonify in Brief

The verb 'carbonify' [kahr-buh-nuh-fahy] means to convert into carbon or to make/become carbonic. It is often used in scientific contexts, such as the process of carbonifying wood to make charcoal or the carbonification of plant material over millions of years to form coal.