Definition
desulphurizing
verb
- removing sulfur or sulfur compounds from a substance, especially from fuel, metal, or industrial products
Usage: present participle of desulphurize; also spelled desulfurizing in U.S. English
adjective
- relating to or used in the process of removing sulfur or sulfur compounds
Usage: technical/industrial context
Examples
- The refinery installed new desulphurizing equipment to meet environmental regulations.
- Desulphurizing coal reduces harmful emissions when it is burned.
- The desulphurizing process removes sulfur dioxide from the exhaust gases.
- Modern steel production relies on desulphurizing techniques to improve metal quality.
- The chemical plant is desulphurizing crude oil to produce cleaner fuel.