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!

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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

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
he/she/it would have been decarburising
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
you will be decarburising
he/she/it will be decarburising
we will be decarburising
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
you were decarburising
he/she/it was decarburising
we were decarburising
they were decarburising

PAST PARTICIPLE

decarburised

PAST PERFECT

I had decarburised
you had decarburised
he/she/it had decarburised
we had decarburised
they had decarburised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decarburising
you had been decarburising
he/she/it had been decarburising
we had been decarburising
they had been decarburising

PRESENT

I decarburise
you decarburise
he/she/it decarburises
we decarburise
they decarburise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decarburising
you are decarburising
he/she/it is decarburising
we are decarburising
they are decarburising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decarburising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decarburised
you have decarburised
he/she/it has decarburised
we have decarburised
they have decarburised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decarburising
you have been decarburising
he/she/it has been decarburising
we have been decarburising
they have been decarburising

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