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Desulfurization: (1) Processes by which sulfur and sulfur compounds are
removed from gases or petroleum liquid mixtures. (2) Processes by which
sulfur and sulfur compounds are removed from gases or petroleum liquid
mixtures. (3) A chemical treatment to remove sulfur or sulfur compounds
from crude oil.
Detail Log: A log recorded on a larger scale depth than the standard correla-
tion of 1 or 2 in. per 100 ft.
Detectable Limit: The lower limit of analysis for a test of a piece of equip-
ment for a specied measurement.
Detention Time: (1) The theoretical (calculated) time required for a small
amount of water to pass through a tan ...