See Also: graphitization(dictionary)

theogony (iou) and graphitization (iou)


theogony (iou)



theogony noun. E17.
[Greek theogonia generation or birth of the gods, formed as THEO- + -GONY.]
The generation or Genealogy of the gods in a particular Religion or culture; spec. an account or the study of this.
theo'gonic adjective of, pertaining to, or of the Nature of theogony M19.
theo'gonical adjective = theogonic E18.
theogonist noun a student of or expert in theogony L17.

graphitization (iou)



graphitization noun. Also graphitisation. L19.
[formed as GRAPHITIC + -IZATION.]
Conversion of carbon (wholly or partially) into the form of graphite. Also, graphitic character. L19.
Metallurgy.
a. The formation of graphite from combined carbon in a ferrous alloy. E20.
b. Corrosion of grey cast iron in which the metallic iron constituents are lost leaving a soft porous residue largely of graphite. E20.