carbonization

noun

car·​bon·​i·​za·​tion ˌkär-bə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce carbonization (audio)
: the process of carbonizing

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This is because the batteries deliver carbonization by changing the fuel, not the factory. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 But this is stymied by the fact that the carbonization melded some of the sheets together. Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024 It was thought a process of carbonization—usually seen with plant fossils—had preserved some of the ancient animal’s soft tissues. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 The de-carbonization project resulted in the hotel showing a lower emissions footprint by 87% compared to before. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 Leave about an inch of room at the top to make room for carbonization and grain growth. Paloma Quevedo, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2020 Expanding on these commitments to technology-specific clean-energy innovation should form the backbone of a Republican vision of de-carbonization. Alex Trembath, National Review, 13 Feb. 2020 The development of renewables worldwide should enable such de-carbonization. Carine Sebi, Quartz, 27 Aug. 2019 The carbonization of the wood comes from slowly choking the logs at a constant temperature, keeping most of the oxygen out. Alvaro Barrientos, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carbonization was in 1799

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“Carbonization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonization. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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