1. the process of converting a substance into carbon or charcoal, typically by heating in the absence of air
Usage: common in chemistry and materials science
2. the conversion of organic material into carbon residue through burning or thermal decomposition
Usage: used in industrial and environmental contexts

Examples

• The carbonization of wood produces charcoal, which is used as fuel.
• High temperatures cause carbonization of the organic compounds in the sample.
• Industrial carbonization processes convert coal into coke for steel production.
• The carbonization of plant material releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
• Scientists studied the carbonization of fossil fuels to understand energy production.
• Controlled carbonization in the laboratory requires precise temperature management.