ˈkärbyəˌrīz, ˈkȧb- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: carburet (I) + -ize
1. : to combine or impregnate (a metal) with carbon ; specifically : to introduce carbon into (a solid ferrous alloy) by heating the metal in contact with a solid, liquid, or gaseous carbonaceous material to a sufficiently high temperature and holding at that temperature — see case harden 1; compare cementation 2 a
2. : carburet II 2