Meaning of carburize in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkɑrb(j)əˌraɪz/

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1. Verb

   carburize

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from French carbure‘carbide’+ -ize

   Definitions

   1. unite with carbon

   Examples

   • « carburize metal »