Associations to the word «Carbonize»

Wiktionary

CARBONIZE, verb. To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.
CARBONIZE, verb. (chemistry) To react something with carbon.

Dictionary definition

CARBONIZE, verb. Unite with carbon; "carburize metal".
CARBONIZE, verb. Turn into carbon, as by burning; "carbonize coal".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley