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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a process for lowering the sulfur content of petroleum and similar products by catalytic hydrogenation, sulfur compounds being converted to hydrogen sulfide uncountable, usually

Etymology

From hydro- + desulfurization.

Related phrases

hydrogen sulfide

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