How Do You Spell DECARBURISE?

Pronunciation: [dɪkˈɑːbɪɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "decarburise" may seem challenging due to the presence of the consonant cluster 'crb,' but it follows a straightforward rule. The prefix "de-" means "remove," while "carburise" means "to add carbon." Thus, "decarburise" means "to remove carbon." Its IPA phonetic transcription is /diːˈkɑː(r)bjuːraɪz/, with two syllables of equal stress. It is pronounced with a long "e" sound, a stressed "ka," and an unstressed final "-r." Practice saying it to impress your chemistry teacher or colleagues!

DECARBURISE Meaning and Definition

1. Decarburise is a term used primarily in metallurgy and chemistry to describe the process of removing or reducing the carbon content in a substance, typically in metals or alloys. The word is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" meaning removal or reversal, and "carburise," which refers to the process of introducing carbon into a material.

   The decarburisation process is often applied to improve the properties of metals, such as steel, by reducing its carbon content. This is achieved by subjecting the material to high temperatures in an environment where oxygen is present. The oxygen reacts with the carbon in the substance, resulting in the formation of carbon oxide gases, such as carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, which can then escape or be removed.

   Decarburisation can occur naturally over a long period of time due to natural oxidation or can be intentionally induced using specific heat treatment methods, such as annealing or heating in a decarburising atmosphere. By reducing the carbon content, the material's hardness, strength, and ductility can be altered, making it more suitable for various applications.

   The term decarburise is also used in the context of combustion engines, particularly in reference to gasoline, where it denotes the removal or reduction of carbon deposits on the engine's internal parts, particularly the valves and combustion chamber, usually through the use of special chemicals or cleaning agents.

Common Misspellings for DECARBURISE

• secarburise
• xecarburise
• cecarburise
• fecarburise
• recarburise
• eecarburise
• dwcarburise
• dscarburise
• ddcarburise
• drcarburise
• d4carburise
• d3carburise
• dexarburise
• devarburise
• defarburise
• dedarburise
• deczrburise
• decsrburise
• decwrburise

Etymology of DECARBURISE

The word "decarburize" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots: "de-" meaning "remove" or "undo", and "carbo" meaning "coal" or "charcoal". In metallurgy, "decarburize" refers to the process of removing carbon or reducing the carbon content from a substance, typically by heating it in a low-carbon environment or reacting it with an oxygen source. It is commonly used in the iron and steel industry to reduce the carbon content in molten iron, resulting in a purer form of the metal.

Similar spelling words for DECARBURISE

• describable,
• decarbonize,
• described,
• decarburize,
• decarboxylase,
• describe,
• decarbonise.

Conjugate verb Decarburise

CONDITIONAL

I would decarburise

you would decarburise

he/she/it would decarburise

we would decarburise

they would decarburise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decarburising

you would be decarburising

he/she/it would be decarburising

we would be decarburising

they would be decarburising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decarburise

you would have decarburise

he/she/it would have decarburise

we would have decarburise

they would have decarburise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decarburising

you would have been decarburising

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we would have been decarburising

they would have been decarburising

FUTURE

I will decarburise

you will decarburise

he/she/it will decarburise

we will decarburise

they will decarburise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decarburising

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he/she/it will be decarburising

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they will be decarburising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decarburised

you will have decarburised

he/she/it will have decarburised

we will have decarburised

they will have decarburised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decarburising

you will have been decarburising

he/she/it will have been decarburising

we will have been decarburising

they will have been decarburising

IMPERATIVE

you decarburise

we let´s decarburise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decarburise

PAST

I decarburised

you decarburised

he/she/it decarburised

we decarburised

they decarburised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decarburising

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they were decarburising

PAST PARTICIPLE

decarburised

PAST PERFECT

I had decarburised

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we had decarburised

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decarburising

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they had been decarburising

PRESENT

I decarburise

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they decarburise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decarburising

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they are decarburising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decarburising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decarburised

you have decarburised

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we have decarburised

they have decarburised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decarburising

you have been decarburising

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we have been decarburising

they have been decarburising