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decarbonize

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11 lettersPronunciation /diːˈkɑːbənaɪz/Part of speech verbSorted abcdeeinorzStarts with DEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. remove carbon from (an engine)

Word origin

From de- + carbonize.

Used in a sentence

  • During the overhaul, the cylinder heads were found to be reusable, as long as they got a good cleaning to decarbonize the valve seat areas.
  • To decarbonize piston rings and ring grooves, remove each ring carefully by spreading the ends just enough to get them clear of the piston top land and lifted off.
  • A blast furnace decarbonizes iron enough that it can be used as input to a steelmaking furnace.

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