noun
- the process of removing sulfur or sulfur compounds from a substance, especially from fossil fuels or industrial emissions
Usage: technical; commonly used in environmental and industrial contexts
Examples
- Desulfurization of coal is essential for reducing air pollution from power plants.
- The refinery invested in new desulfurization equipment to meet environmental regulations.
- Flue gas desulfurization removes sulfur dioxide from exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.
- Modern vehicles use catalytic converters that aid in desulfurization of emissions.
- The desulfurization process makes crude oil cleaner and more suitable for fuel production.