carbonized Definition
convert (organic matter) into carbon or a carbon-containing residue by heating it in the absence of air or in a reduced environment.
Using carbonized: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carbonized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wood was carbonized to make charcoal.
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The heat from the volcanic eruption carbonized the trees.
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The ancient Egyptians used a process of carbonizing flax fibers to make linen.
carbonized Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for carbonized
- char
- incinerate
- burn
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Summary: carbonized in Brief
The verb 'carbonized' [ˈkɑːbənaɪzd] means to convert organic matter into carbon or a carbon-containing residue by heating it in the absence of air or in a reduced environment. This process is used to create materials such as charcoal and linen.
