carbonization

American  

[kahr-buh-nuh-zey-shuhn] / ˌkɑr bə nəˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. formation of carbon from organic matter.

2. coal distillation, as in coke ovens.

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Etymology

Origin of carbonization

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 • Dec. 30, 2021

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

From Scientific American • Feb. 1, 2019

The common types of fossil preservation are actual preservation, permineralization, molds and casts, carbonization, and trace fossils.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

After a while, a layer of carbon forms on its surface, but carbonization stops as soon as the wood is taken out of the fire.

From Time Magazine Archive

The vapours evolved during carbonization are condensed in vertical air condensers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various