Gasify: meaning, definitions and examples

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gasify

 

[ ˈɡæsɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

To gasify means to convert a substance, usually a solid or a liquid, into a gas form. This process often involves heating the substance and chemically reacting it with a gas such as oxygen or steam, resulting in the production of gas that can be used for energy.

Synonyms

evaporate, fume, transform, vaporize

Examples of usage

  • The plant uses high temperatures to gasify coal.
  • Scientists are exploring ways to efficiently gasify biomass.
  • Gasifying waste materials can reduce landfill use.
  • The process can gasify organic materials for renewable energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gasify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gasificar

🇮🇳 गैस बनाना

🇩🇪 gasifizieren

🇮🇩 menggaskan

🇺🇦 газифікувати

🇵🇱 gazować

🇯🇵 気化する

🇫🇷 gazéifier

🇪🇸 gasificar

🇹🇷 gazlaştırmak

🇰🇷 가스화하다

🇸🇦 تحويل إلى غاز

🇨🇿 plynifikovat

🇸🇰 plynifikovať

🇨🇳 气化

🇸🇮 plinificirati

🇮🇸 gassýna

🇰🇿 газға айналдыру

🇬🇪 გაზიფიცირება

🇦🇿 qazlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 gasificar

Etymology

The word 'gasify' is derived from the root word 'gas,' which comes from the Latin 'gas,' meaning 'to be excited or to be in motion.' The term gained popularity in the 19th century as advancements in chemistry and energy production occurred. The suffix '-ify' comes from the Latin '-ificare,' meaning 'to make' or 'to become.' Therefore, 'gasify' essentially means 'to make into gas.' The concept of gasification has been used in various industries, including energy, waste management, and chemical production. Over time, it has evolved into a vital technology for converting fuels and organic materials into usable gas forms, especially in the context of sustainable energy solutions.