What is another word for carbonization?
Pronunciation: [kˌɑːbəna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Carbonization is a term used to describe the process of converting organic matter to carbon. However, this word is not always appropriate for every context, there are other synonyms that can be used depending on the specific situation. Some of these synonyms include char, coking, pyrolysis, combustion, carbonation, and calcination. Char refers to the process of treating wood with heat to produce a lightweight and porous material which is used for various applications. Coking, on the other hand, involves the decomposition of coal in the absence of air to produce coke, which is used in metallurgical processes. Pyrolysis is another synonym for carbonization that refers to the process of breaking down organic matter by heating it in the absence of oxygen. Finally, combustion, carbonation, and calcination refer to the process of burning organic matter to produce carbon dioxide and other byproducts.
