What is another word for Carbonizing?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːbənˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Carbonizing is defined as the process of converting organic matter into carbon or charcoal by heating it in the absence of air. Synonyms for this term include charring, blackening, burning, scorching, and singeing. Charring refers to the process of burning something until it is black and dry. Blackening is used to describe the process of making something dark by burning it. Burning refers to the act of setting something on fire or heating it until it is destroyed or converted into ash. Scorching describes the process of burning the surface of something, often leaving a mark. Singeing is similar to scorching, but involves quickly burning the surface of something without fully igniting it.

What are the hypernyms for Carbonizing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Carbonizing

"I reported to Mr. Edison on the following day, when he instructed me to come to the laboratory at once to learn all the details of drawing and Carbonizing fibres, which it would be necessary to do in the Oriental jungles.
"Edison, His Life and Inventions"
Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin
7, 1881 263,144 Mold for Carbonizing Incandescents .
"Edison, His Life and Inventions"
Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin
Aug 25, 1882 439,393 Carbonizing Chamber.
"Edison, His Life and Inventions"
Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin

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