Definitions

1. verb

to convert something into carbon or a carbon-containing compound, especially by heating it in the absence of air.

“The wood began to carbonise after the fire had been burning for hours.”

2. verb

to char or scorch something, especially the surface of something.

“The sun had carbonised the grass, making it look like a patchwork of brown and green.”

3. noun

the process of converting something into carbon or a carbon-containing compound.

“The carbonisation of the wood was a slow process that took several days.”

4. noun

a substance that contains carbon, especially in the form of charcoal or soot.

“The carbonisation of the air was a major concern for the astronauts.”