Desulfurated

/diːˈsʌlfəreɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having had sulfur or sulfur compounds removed through a chemical process.

Etymology

Past participle of desulfurate, from de- + sulfur + -ated. Used in industrial and environmental contexts since the mid-20th century.

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Desulfurated coal and oil were environmental victories—they made it possible to burn fuel without creating acid rain, a major win for clean air standards.

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