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n. - The destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens).

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  • The carbonisation is effected in the following manner: --
  • Pauly A bright yellow-brown colouration, without carbonisation.
  • However, there remained a need for conventional energy, along with progressive de-carbonisation, to meet the growing demand in the developing world.
  • Every care is taken that the still does not become overheated; this precaution not only prevents loss of glycerine through carbonisation, but also obviates the...
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