Fischer-Tropsch process

Proper noun

Meaning

Fischer-Tropsch process

(organic chemistry) The synthesis of hydrocarbons by the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

In a related reaction, the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide is coupled to C-C bond formation, as in the Fischer-Tropsch process where carbon monoxide is hydrogenated to liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Source: Internet

Large coal mines, massive coal-fired power plants, as well as a coals to liquid plant (through the Fischer-Tropsch process ) to produce synthetic automotive fuel have been planned. Source: Internet

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