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desulphurized

/diːˈsʌlfjəraɪzd/ /diːˈsʌlfərɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To remove the sulfur from something (such as petroleum or flue gases).

Examples :

"The factory desulphurized the flue gases to reduce air pollution. "
chemistry environment fuel industry science

Related Words

Illustration pollution

pollution noun

/pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/

The desecration of something holy or sacred; defilement, profanation.

"The noisy construction outside the church was a pollution of the peaceful atmosphere, distracting everyone from the service. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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sulfur noun

/ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/

A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

"The science lab contained a sample of sulfur. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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petroleum noun

/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/

A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface

"The factory used petroleum to fuel its machinery. "

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flue noun

/fluː/ /fljuː/

A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).

"The flue carried the smoke from the old furnace up to the roof. "

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remove noun

/ɹɪˈmuːv/

The act of removing something.

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

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gases noun

/ˈɡæsɪz/

Matter in a state intermediate between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid) (or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly.

"A lot of gas had escaped from the cylinder."

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factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "

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such noun

/sʌt͡ʃ/

Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "

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reduce verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."