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desulphurize

Pronunciation: /diːˈsʌlfərʌɪz/

(also desulphurise, US desulfurize)

Definition of desulphurize

verb

[with object]

remove sulphur or sulphur compounds from (a substance): equipment to desulphurize coal in power plants

Derivatives

desulphurization
desulphurizer

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Definition of desulphurize in the US English dictionary

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destructible
destruction
destructive
destructive distillation
desuetude
desulphurize
desultory
desuperheater
desynchronize
Det.
detach

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offing

/ ˈɒfɪŋ

noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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desulphurize

verb

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desulphurization

desulphurizer

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