desulphurisation
/diːˌsʌlfəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The industrial chemical process of removing sulfur compounds, particularly sulfur dioxide, from the exhaust gases of power plants to reduce air pollution.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' (meaning removal or reversal), the noun 'sulphur' (from Latin 'sulphur'), and the suffix '-isation' (the process of). It emerged in the 19th century as industrial chemistry developed methods to treat waste gases generated by fossil fuel combustion.
In the news
In the article, it is mentioned as a costly compliance technology that coal plants must install to meet modern environmental standards, which contributes to the decreasing economic viability of such facilities.
Afşin-Elbistan Ruling: A Turning Point For Coal and Turkey’s Energy Transition – OpEd
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