Isocracking
English
noun
Definitions
- 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.
Etymology
Prefix from English cracking.
Origin
English
cracking
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- anticracking English
- cracking English
- hydrocracking English
- macrocracking English
- noncracking English
- safecracking English
- крекинг Russian
- クラッキング Japanese