desulphurise

desulphurise

A scientist desulphurises a sample in the laboratory.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To remove sulfur from: "desulphurise" means to eliminate or extract sulfur from a substance, typically from fuels, gases, or metals, often for environmental or industrial purposes.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The refinery uses a chemical process to desulphurise the crude oil before it is sold. (To remove sulfur from oil to reduce pollution.)
    • New regulations require factories to desulphurise their exhaust gases to meet emission standards. (To clean gases by removing sulfur.)
    • Scientists are developing bacteria that can desulphurise coal more efficiently. (To biologically remove sulfur from coal.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to desulphurise a compound": a technical term in chemistry for removing sulfur atoms from a molecule.

    • The catalyst helps desulphurise the hydrocarbon mixture, improving fuel quality. (The catalyst removes sulfur from the chemical blend.)

  • "desulphurised fuel": fuel that has undergone sulfur removal.

    • Desulphurised diesel is less harmful to the environment than regular diesel. (Diesel that has had sulfur extracted.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Desulphurisation (noun): the process of removing sulfur.

    • The desulphurisation of natural gas is a key step in energy production. (The act or process of taking sulfur out of gas.)

  • Desulphuriser (noun): a device or agent used for sulfur removal.

    • The plant installed a new desulphuriser to comply with environmental laws. (A machine that removes sulfur.)

  • Sulphur (noun): the chemical element being removed.

    • Sulphur is a common impurity in fossil fuels. (The element S.)
Synonyms

  • Desulfurize: the American English spelling of the same word.

    • Both "desulphurise" (British) and "desulfurize" (American) mean the same thing. (Alternate spelling, same meaning.)

  • Remove sulfur: a more general phrase.

    • The process aims to remove sulfur from the metal ore. (To take sulfur out.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • None directly associated with "desulphurise"; the word itself is a technical verb often used in passive or transitive constructions.
Related Idioms
  • None; "desulphurise" is a technical term and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions.