carbonize

Verb

Meaning

To convert (an animal or vegetable substance) into a residue of carbon by the action of fire or some corrosive agent; to char.

To impregnate or combine with carbon, as in making steel by cementation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

carburize carbonise carburise carbide char arise burn alter carbonate incinerate sear cremate scorch be singe

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cool extinguish quench smother put out stop a fire

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turn change state

carbonize coal Source: Internet

carburize metal Source: Internet