carbonify,v.|kɑːˈbɒnɪfaɪ| [f. L. carbōn-em coal + -fy: on L. type carbōnificāre.] trans. To convert into coal or charcoal, to carbonize. Hence carˈbonifiedppl. a. 1803Med.Jrnl. IX. 371 The phenomenon of Scintillation produced by the concussion of carbonified wood.