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gasification

/ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does gasification mean?

noun

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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