What does gasification mean?
The process of converting organic or fossil fuel into a synthetic gas, typically for use as a fuel or chemical feedstock. This process involves the reaction of the fuel with a controlled amount of oxygen, resulting in the production of a gas.
Example
"The power plant used gasification to convert coal into a synthetic gas that was then used to generate electricity."
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