decarburize

 
Pronunciation: /diːˈkɑːbjʊrʌɪz/
(also decarburise)

verb

[with object] Metallurgy
  • remove carbon from (iron or steel): high-carbon steel was decarburized in the forge

Derivatives

decarburization

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from de- (expressing removal) + carburize, on the pattern of French décarburer