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carbonization

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun carbonization has 1 sense
  1. carbonization, carbonisation - the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens)
    --1 is a kind of destructive distillation
    Derived form: verb carbonize2

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Carbonization

Noun:

The process of converting organic materials into carbon or carbon-rich residue through heat or combustion.

Example sentence:

The carbonization of wood produces charcoal, which has various applications such as cooking and art.

Verb:

The act of subjecting organic materials to heat or combustion in order to produce carbon or carbon-rich residue.

Example sentence:

The ancient civilizations used to carbonize wood in kilns to create charcoal for various purposes.

Adjective:

Describing something that has undergone the process of carbonization.

Example sentence:

The archaeologists discovered a carbonized log, which provided valuable insights into the diet and cooking techniques of people from ancient times.

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