Carbonification

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The conversion of organic plant matter into coal over time in the absence of air. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
coalificationcoalification

Etymology

From carbon + -ification.

Related phrases

carbon cycle

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