Carbonific
//ˌkɑː.bəˈnɪf.ɪk// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A compound that decomposes to produce a mass of carbon with a greater volume than the original compound. physical
"The resultant acid reacts with the carbonific."
Adjective
- 1 Decomposing to create a greater volume of carbon than the volume of the original material not-comparable, physical
"The coating contains a carbonific compound that reacts with the intumescent catalyst to form a carbon residue, and a spumific compound that decomposes to produce large quantities of gas."
Example
More examples"The coating contains a carbonific compound that reacts with the intumescent catalyst to form a carbon residue, and a spumific compound that decomposes to produce large quantities of gas."
Etymology
From carbon + -ific.
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