Definition

desulphurised

adjective
  1. having had sulphur or sulphur compounds removed
  2. Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'desulfurized'; commonly used in industrial and environmental contexts
verb
  1. past tense and past participle of desulphurise; to remove sulphur or sulphur compounds from something
  2. 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.

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