carburize
car·bu·rize
verb \ˈkär-bə-ˌrīz, -byə-\car·bu·rizedcar·bu·riz·ing
Definition of CARBURIZE
transitive verb
: to combine or impregnate (as metal) with carbon
— car·bu·ri·za·tion \ˌkär-bə-rə-ˈzā-shən, -byə-\ noun
Origin of CARBURIZE
obsolete carburet carbide
First Known Use: 1864
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