Carbonization

/ˌkɑːrbənəˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The process of turning something into carbon or a carbon-rich substance by heating it in the absence of oxygen.

The wood underwent carbonization to make it suitable for making charcoal.
Visual representation of "carbonization" - The process of turning something into carbon or a carbon-rich substance by heating it in the absence of oxygen.

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  • undergo carbonization
  • process of carbonization

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noun

The production of carbon or a carbonaceous residue from organic material by heating it without enough oxygen for complete combustion.

Carbonization preserved the ancient plant material as a thin film of carbon.
Visual representation of "carbonization" - The production of carbon or a carbonaceous residue from organic material by heating it without enough oxygen for complete combustion.

Often appears as...

  • carbonization of organic material
  • carbonization in fossilization

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noun

The process of turning something into carbon or a carbon-rich substance by heating it in the absence of oxygen.

The wood underwent carbonization to make it suitable for making charcoal.
Visual representation of "carbonization" - The process of turning something into carbon or a carbon-rich substance by heating it in the absence of oxygen.

Often appears as...

  • undergo carbonization
  • process of carbonization

Usage tips

Technical

Technical

noun

The production of carbon or a carbonaceous residue from organic material by heating it without enough oxygen for complete combustion.

Carbonization preserved the ancient plant material as a thin film of carbon.
Visual representation of "carbonization" - The production of carbon or a carbonaceous residue from organic material by heating it without enough oxygen for complete combustion.

Often appears as...

  • carbonization of organic material
  • carbonization in fossilization

Usage tips

Technical

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Industrial Application

Think of industries, such as charcoal production, where heating without oxygen is essential.

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Charcoal briquettes result from carbonization of wood scraps.
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No Oxygen Involved

Remember, for carbonization to happen, the material is heated with little to no oxygen present.

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His experiment on carbonization failed due to accidental exposure to air.
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End Product

Carbonization results in a carbon-rich solid, often with a blackened appearance.

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The carbonization process gave the wood a black, charred texture.
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Fossils 101 PIPE National...

for the organism, allowing its soft tissues to be remarkably preserved. Other fossilization methods change the specimen as it is being preserved. For instance, carbonization transforms soft tissues

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Fossils 101 PIPE National...

for the organism, allowing its soft tissues to be remarkably preserved. Other fossilization methods change the specimen as it is being preserved. For instance, carbonization transforms soft tissues

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