carbonization

[ kahr-buh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. formation of carbon from organic matter.
2. coal distillation, as in coke ovens.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbonization¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; carbonize + -ation

Example Sentences

The punt lives on as a custom, but it does add strength to the structure of bottles, particularly those used for sparkling wine, which are under great internal pressure from the carbonization.

From New York Times

“They know that electricity is central, and they know that you have to combine carbonization with known technologies with a big investment in innovation,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“The first challenge is to collect all wooden elements, regardless of their level of carbonization,” says Dillmann.

From Nature

To quote: “It is postulated that hydrothermal carbonization of human excreta could potentially serve as a sustainable sanitation technology.”

From Scientific American

The carbonization of the wood comes from slowly choking the logs at a constant temperature, keeping most of the oxygen out.

From Washington Times