carbonization
noun
car·bon·i·za·tion
ˌkär-bə-nə-ˈzā-shən 
: the process of carbonizing
especially
: destructive distillation
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This is because the batteries deliver carbonization by changing the fuel, not the factory.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
But this is stymied by the fact that the carbonization melded some of the sheets together.
—Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
It was thought a process of carbonization—usually seen with plant fossils—had preserved some of the ancient animal’s soft tissues.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
The de-carbonization project resulted in the hotel showing a lower emissions footprint by 87% compared to before.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
Leave about an inch of room at the top to make room for carbonization and grain growth.
—Paloma Quevedo, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2020
Expanding on these commitments to technology-specific clean-energy innovation should form the backbone of a Republican vision of de-carbonization.
—Alex Trembath, National Review, 13 Feb. 2020
The development of renewables worldwide should enable such de-carbonization.
—Carine Sebi, Quartz, 27 Aug. 2019
The carbonization of the wood comes from slowly choking the logs at a constant temperature, keeping most of the oxygen out.
—Alvaro Barrientos, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2018
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
But this is stymied by the fact that the carbonization melded some of the sheets together.
—Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
It was thought a process of carbonization—usually seen with plant fossils—had preserved some of the ancient animal’s soft tissues.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
The de-carbonization project resulted in the hotel showing a lower emissions footprint by 87% compared to before.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
Leave about an inch of room at the top to make room for carbonization and grain growth.
—Paloma Quevedo, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2020
Expanding on these commitments to technology-specific clean-energy innovation should form the backbone of a Republican vision of de-carbonization.
—Alex Trembath, National Review, 13 Feb. 2020
The development of renewables worldwide should enable such de-carbonization.
—Carine Sebi, Quartz, 27 Aug. 2019
The carbonization of the wood comes from slowly choking the logs at a constant temperature, keeping most of the oxygen out.
—Alvaro Barrientos, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2018
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“Carbonization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonization. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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