Carbonised Meaning in English
word · lemma: carbonise
Definition
Turned into carbon by heating, burning, or chemical reaction, often used when referring to materials that have been charred or burned.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or technical, mainly used in science, archaeology, or material descriptions. Common with 'carbonised wood', 'carbonised remains', or 'carbonised layer.' Distinct from 'burned', which simply means destroyed by fire; 'carbonised' implies a chemical change.
Example Sentences
The scientist studied carbonised wood from the old house.
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They found carbonised seeds at the archaeological site.
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The bread was carbonised after being left in the oven too long.
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The fire left nothing but carbonised remains of the furniture.
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You could tell it was overcooked from the carbonised edges on the steak.
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After centuries underground, the book’s pages were now fully carbonised.
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