carbonize
|car-bon-ize|
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/ˈkɑːrbəˌnaɪz/
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/ˈkɑːbənaɪz/
convert to carbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbonize' originates from the French word 'carboniser', where 'carbone' meant 'carbon'.
Historical Evolution
'carboniser' transformed into the English word 'carbonize' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn into carbon', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to convert into carbon, typically by heating or burning.
The wood was carbonized in the kiln.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 07:35