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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
carburize .
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Examples
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Charcoal by itself carburizes slowly, consequently commercial compounds also contain certain "energizers" which give rapid penetration at lower temperatures.
The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel 1916
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Nickel steel carburizes more slowly than common steel, the nickel seeming to have the effect of slowing down the rate of penetration.
The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel 1916
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