English Explanatory Dictionary

Isocracking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A process that uses catalysts to rearrange the existing molecules of heavy fuel oils to remove sulfur and convert low-value fuel oils into higher-yield products such as gasoline.

Word forms

Isocracking

Etymology

A proprietary name, from iso- + cracking; developed in 1959.

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