Gasification: meaning, definitions and examples

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gasification

 

[ ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

industrial process

Gasification is the process of converting organic materials into carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide by reacting the raw material with oxygen and steam at high temperatures. This process is commonly used in the production of synthetic natural gas, fertilizers, and other chemicals.

Synonyms

conversion, pyrolysis

Examples of usage

  • Gasification of coal is a common method for producing synthetic natural gas.
  • The gasification of biomass can result in the production of biofuels.
  • Gasification technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
  • The gasification process is more environmentally friendly compared to traditional combustion methods.
  • Gasification plants are becoming increasingly popular due to their efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "gasification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gaseificação

🇮🇳 गैसीकरण

🇩🇪 Vergasung

🇮🇩 gasifikasi

🇺🇦 газифікація

🇵🇱 gazyfikacja

🇯🇵 ガス化

🇫🇷 gazéification

🇪🇸 gasificación

🇹🇷 gazlaştırma

🇰🇷 가스화

🇸🇦 التغويز

🇨🇿 zplyňování

🇸🇰 splyňovanie

🇨🇳 气化

🇸🇮 uplinjanje

🇮🇸 gasgerð

🇰🇿 газификация

🇬🇪 გაზიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 qazlaşdırma

🇲🇽 gasificación

Etymology

The term 'gasification' originated in the late 19th century from the word 'gasify,' which means to convert into gas. The industrial process of gasification has its roots in the production of town gas from coal in the 18th century. Over the years, advancements in technology and the need for cleaner energy sources have led to the development of more efficient gasification methods.

See also: gas, gasbag, gases, gasoline.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,330, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.