carbonise

CEFRC2

/ˈkɑrbəˌnaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To change something into carbon by heating it.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of carbonize.

Examples

  • High temperatures will carbonise the organic materials in the sample.

  • The wood began to carbonise in the fire.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The process will carbonise the organic matter.

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Question 1 · Quick check

The intense heat from the blast will blank any organic material instantly.

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Origin

verb

From carbon + -ise.