decarburize

decarburize
decarburization, decarburation, n.
/dee kahr"beuh ruyz', -byeuh-/, v.t., decarburized, decarburizing.
to remove carbon from (molten steel, automobile cylinders, etc.).
Also, esp. Brit., decarburise.
[1855-60; DE- + CARBURIZE]

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