📚 verb • entry_id 41354
decarbonize
/diːˈkɑːbənaɪz/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
descarbonizar
To remove carbon from something.
During the overhaul, the cylinder heads were found to be reusable, as long as they got a good cleaning to decarbonize the valve seat areas.
To decarbonize piston rings and ring grooves, remove each ring carefully by spreading the ends just enough to get them clear of the piston top land and lifted off.
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