Definition of: carburize

(kär′bə·rīz, -byə-) v.t. ·rized, ·riz·ing
1. To combine or impregnate with carbon, as gas to increase its illuminating power.
2. Metall. To impregnate the surface layer of (low-carbon steel) with carbon: a stage in casehardening. Also Brit. car′bu·rise. [<F carbure carbide + -IZE]
—car′bu·ri·za′tion noun
—car′bu·riz′er noun