adjective
- having had sulphur or sulphur compounds removed
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'desulfurized'; commonly used in industrial and environmental contexts
verb
- past tense and past participle of desulphurise; to remove sulphur or sulphur compounds from something
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'desulfurize'; technical term used in chemistry, metallurgy, and fuel processing
Examples
- The refinery desulphurised the crude oil to meet environmental standards.
- Desulphurised fuel produces fewer harmful emissions when burned.
- The steel was desulphurised during the manufacturing process to improve its quality.
- Modern power plants use desulphurised coal to reduce air pollution.
- The chemical treatment desulphurised the industrial waste before disposal.
- Desulphurised natural gas is preferred for residential heating applications.