1. converted into carbon or charcoal by burning or heating

Examples

• The carbonized remains of the building were barely recognizable.
• Archaeologists found carbonized seeds at the ancient site.
• The toast was completely carbonized after being left in the toaster too long.
• Carbonized wood fragments provided evidence of the prehistoric fire.
• The laboratory analyzed the carbonized material from the meteor impact.
• Her carbonized manuscript was lost in the house fire.