carbonization

[ kahr-buh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

/ ˌkɑr bə nəˈzeɪ ʃən /

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noun

formation of carbon from organic matter.

coal distillation, as in coke ovens.

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Origin of carbonization

First recorded in 1795–1805; carbonize + -ation

Words nearby carbonization

carbonic acid, carbonic-acid gas, carbonic anhydrase, Carboniferous, carbonium ion, carbonization, carbonize, carbonless paper, carbon microphone, carbon monoxide, carbonnade

How to use carbonization in a sentence

There are two distinct states of carbonization in illuminating gas.
Great Facts|Frederick C. Bakewell
As we have said, there is a double series of chambers for carbonization, drying, and work generally.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885|Various
If the carbonization of the coal has been carried to its utmost point, the coke produced, has a brilliant silvery lustre.
A Practical Treatise on Gas-light|Fredrick Accum
If much sulphuric acid be present, it may be so concentrated by heating as to cause the carbonization of the paper.
Legal Chemistry|A. Naquet

The vapours evolved during carbonization are condensed in vertical air condensers.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2|Various