sulphurize

/ˈsʌlfəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or convert something into sulphur or to cause it to contain sulphur

“The acid had to be sulphurized before it could be used in the chemical reaction.”

2. noun

a process of treating or converting something into sulphur or causing it to contain sulphur

“The company specializes in sulphurizing heavy oils to make them more refined.”

Synonyms

  • sulfurize

Antonyms

  • de-sulfurize