Meaning of carburize in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

    Derived terms

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