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decarburize


(also decarburise)
Definition of decarburize

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

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Definition of decarburize in the US English dictionary
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