Definitions

1. verb

to treat a metal with carbon, typically by heating it in the presence of carbon, to produce a hard or hardenable surface layer

“The engineer carburized the steel to make it more durable.”

2. verb

to add carbon to a substance, typically a metal or alloy, in order to produce a hard or hardenable surface layer

“The chemist carburized the metal to create a stronger alloy.”

3. verb

to heat a metal in the presence of carbon, typically in a crucible or furnace, to produce a hard or hardenable surface layer

“The technician carburized the metal in a high-temperature furnace.”

4. noun

the process of treating a metal with carbon to produce a hard or hardenable surface layer

“The company uses carburizing to make high-strength steel.”

5. noun

a substance or material that has been treated with carbon to produce a hard or hardenable surface layer

“The engineer worked with carburized steel to build the bridge.”