Deasphalting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deasphalting is a noun meaning A process in which the asphalt content of crude oil (or similar materials) is removed or reduced, especially by solvent extraction.
Meaning
A process in which the asphalt content of crude oil (or similar materials) is removed or reduced, especially by solvent extraction.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of deasphalt
Example Sentences
Propane (or sometimes propane/butane mixtures) is extensively used for deasphalting and produces a deasphalted oil (DAO) and deasphalter bottoms (propane deasphalter asphalt, PDA, PD tar) (Dunning and Moore, 1957).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deasphaltization, deasphalter, desulfurization, desulphurisation, desulphurization, debituminisation.
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