carburize

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To combine or treat with carbon : The process of introducing carbon into a solid material, typically a metal, by heating it in the presence of a carbon-rich substance. This is done to harden the surface of the metal. Usage The verb "carburize" describes a specific industrial or metallurgical process. It is used with a direct object (the material being treated). Co...