ClimateAugust 9, 2026

throughput

THROO-put

Definition

The amount of material or product that passes through a process or system within a specific period.

Etymology

Derived from the English 'through' and 'put,' appearing in the 20th century to describe the rate of production or data processing within a system.

In the news

In this article, throughput refers to the volume of crude oil that Sinopec is able to process through its refineries, which has remained relatively stable despite trade disruptions.

Exclusive-Sinopec steps up Russian oil imports to offset Mideast supply cuts, traders and tracker say

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