"desulfurization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: desulfurizations [plural]
Etymology: desulfurize + -ation Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|desulfurize|ation}} desulfurize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} desulfurization (countable and uncountable, plural desulfurizations)
  1. The process of removing sulfur from a substance, such as flue gas or crude. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: desulphurisation [UK], desulphurization Translations (process of removing sulfur): rikinpoisto (Finnish), გაუგოგირდოება (gaugogirdoeba) (Georgian), დესულფურიზაცია (desulpurizacia) (Georgian), Entschwefelung [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-desulfurization-en-noun-x9Yc6dVB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ation

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