Definitions
- Referring to the process of removing sulphur from materials such as coal, oil, or gas. - Talking about the reduction of sulphur dioxide emissions from industrial processes. - Describing the removal of sulphur-containing impurities from metals or minerals.
- Referring to the process of removing sulfur from materials such as coal, oil, or gas. - Talking about the reduction of sulfur dioxide emissions from industrial processes. - Describing the removal of sulfur-containing impurities from metals or minerals.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the process of removing sulphur or sulfur from materials.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the reduction of sulphur dioxide emissions from industrial processes.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the removal of sulphur-containing impurities from metals or minerals.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Desulfurization is more commonly used in American English while desulphurization is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Frequency: Desulfurization is more commonly used than desulphurization in both American and British English.
Remember this!
Desulphurization and desulfurization are synonyms that refer to the same process of removing sulphur or sulfur from materials. The main difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Desulfurization is more commonly used in American English, while desulphurization is more commonly used in British English.
