carbonization
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/ˌkɑːrbənəˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
The act of turning something into carbon
The carbonization of wood produces charcoal.
The process of something getting covered in carbon
The engine malfunction was due to the carbonization of its internal components.