Concept information

chemical process > removal > desulphurisation

Preferred term

desulphurisation  

Definition

  • The removal of sulphur, as from molten metals or petroleum oil. Sulphur residues in fuels end up as sulphur dioxide when the fuel is burned causing acid rain.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2124

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