1. converted into carbon or charcoal; burned or charred to a black residue

1. past tense and past participle of carbonise; to convert into carbon or charcoal by burning or heating
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'carbonized'

Examples

• The wood was carbonised by the intense heat of the fire.
• The archaeologists found carbonised remains of ancient food in the ruins.
• When you leave toast in the toaster too long, it becomes carbonised.
• The accident carbonised the metal frame of the vehicle.
• Carbonised organic matter can provide clues about past climates.
• The chef accidentally carbonised the bottom of the pan.