carbonify, v.
(kɑːˈbɒnɪfaɪ)
[f. L. carbōn-em coal + -fy: on L. type carbōnificāre.]
trans. To convert into coal or charcoal, to carbonize. Hence carˈbonified ppl. a.
| 1803 Med. Jrnl. IX. 371 The phenomenon of Scintillation produced by the concussion of carbonified wood. |