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

“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

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

From Washington Times

The ash covering each square is from the carbonization of bones used at Blue Hill for making stock.

From New York Times

Reuters saw the certificates: On one, the cause of death was listed as “carbonization of the body” – in other words, he burned to death.

From Reuters