What is another word for carbonise?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːbənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Carbonise is a verb meaning to convert a substance into carbon or to char it. There are several synonyms for the word carbonise, including char, burn, scorch, incinerate, combust, and cremate. All of these words imply the process of transforming something into carbon or ash through the application of heat. Char and burn are the most common synonyms for carbonise and are used interchangeably in most cases. Scorch, incinerate, combust, and cremate are more specific and can also infer the destruction of something, such as plants or animals, through extreme heat. Regardless of the word used, the connotation is always one of destruction and a result of intense heat or fire.
