Steam cracking

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons, at high temperature in the presence of steam, in order to produce ethylene, propylene and other light alkenes

Synonyms

steam cracker hydrocracking cracking steam reforming thermocracking hydroconversion steam distillation isocracking polyforming steaming steam destructive distillation

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