carbonification

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noun

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

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coalification
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Meanings

nouncarbonification (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegeographyThe conversion of organic plant matter into coal over time in the absence of air.

    Synonyms: coalification

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe conversion of organic plant matter into coal over time in the absence of air.

Similar
coalification
Also see
coalification

Origin

From carbon + -ification.

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APA

carbonification. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carbonification

MLA

“carbonification.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carbonification. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “carbonification,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carbonification.

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