Desulfurizer

/diːˈsʌlfəraɪzər/ noun

Definition

A substance, device, or system that removes or reduces sulfur content in fuel or industrial emissions.

Etymology

From desulfurize + -r (agent noun suffix). American industrial chemistry term from the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

A desulfurizer might be a chemical additive in fuel, a massive scrubber on a smokestack, or even bacteria in wastewater—different tools for the same job of stopping sulfur pollution.

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