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Carbonize

/kˈɑrbəˌnaɪz/
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(verb) To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.

The heat will carbonize the wood completely.
The carbonize process takes several hours.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Intense heat can cause several organic materials to quickly ____ today.

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