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Isocracking en · NOUN

Etymology

A proprietary name, from iso- + cracking; developed in 1959.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) 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.