gasification
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/ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(gasify)
convert to gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gasification' originates from the word 'gasify', which is derived from the word 'gas', combined with the suffix '-ification', indicating a process or action.
Historical Evolution
'gasify' transformed from the French word 'gaz', which was coined by the chemist Jan Baptist van Helmont in the 17th century, and eventually became the modern English word 'gasify'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to convert into gas', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting a solid or liquid into gas, especially for fuel production.
The gasification of coal is a method used to produce synthetic gas.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 20:27