Carbonize
To convert into carbon by combustion, or the action of fire, or any other means, as the carburization of malleable iron by the addition thereto of carbon, through solid or gaseous carbonaceous matters. See CEMENTATION; CRUCIBLE STEEL.
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To convert into carbon by combustion, or the action of fire, or any other means, as the carburization of malleable iron by the addition thereto of carbon, through solid or gaseous carbonaceous matters. See CEMENTATION; CRUCIBLE STEEL.