Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carbolize
verb
/ˈkɑːr.bə.laɪz/
Definition
To treat or impregnate with carbolic acid; to disinfect or preserve using carbolic acid.
Examples
- The doctor decided to carbolize the instruments before the surgery.
- To prevent the growth of bacteria, he recommended to carbolize the surfaces in the lab.
Meaning
The process of using carbolic acid, often in a medical or industrial context, to disinfect or preserve materials.
Synonyms
- Disinfect
- Preserve
- Sanitize
