verb
- removes sulphur or sulphur compounds from (a substance, especially fuel or metal)
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'desulfurizes'; technical/industrial term
Examples
- The refinery desulphurizes crude oil to meet environmental standards.
- Modern power plants desulphurize exhaust gases to reduce pollution.
- The process desulphurizes coal before combustion.
- Industrial facilities desulphurize fuel oil to comply with regulations.
- The treatment desulphurizes the metal alloy for improved quality.