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Meaning of "torrefaction" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TORREFACTION

torrefaction  [ˌtɒrɪˈfækʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TORREFACTION

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Torrefaction is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TORREFACTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Torrefaction

Torrefaction of biomass, e.g. wood, can be described as a mild form of pyrolysis at temperatures typically ranging between 200 and 320 °C. During torrefaction, the biomass properties are changed to obtain a much better fuel quality for combustion and gasification applications. Torrefaction leads to a dry product with no biological activity like rotting. Torrefaction combined with densification leads to a very energy-dense fuel carrier of 20 to 25 GJ/ton lower heating value. Torrefaction makes the material undergo Maillard reactions. Biomass can sometimes be an important energy source. However, nature provides a large diversity of biomass with varying characteristics. In order to create highly efficient biomass-to-energy chains, torrefaction of biomass in combination with densification is a promising step to overcome logistic economics in large-scale sustainable energy solutions, i.e. make it easier to transport and store it. Pellets or briquets are lighter, drier and stable in storage as opposed to the biomass they are made of.

Definition of torrefaction in the English dictionary

The definition of torrefaction in the dictionary is the process of drying or roasting by subjection to intense heat.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TORREFACTION


arefaction
ˌærɪˈfækʃən
assuefaction
ˌæswɪˈfækʃən
benefaction
ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən
calefaction
ˌkælɪˈfækʃən
dissatisfaction
dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
faction
ˈfækʃən
liquefaction
ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən
madefaction
ˌmædɪˈfækʃən
olfaction
ɒlˈfækʃən
petrifaction
ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃən
putrefaction
ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən
rarefaction
ˌrɛərɪˈfækʃən
satisfaction
ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
self-satisfaction
ˌselfsætɪsˈfækʃən
stupefaction
ˌstjuːpɪˈfækʃən
tabefaction
ˌtæbɪˈfækʃən
tepefaction
ˌtɛpɪˈfækʃən
tumefaction
ˌtjuːmɪˈfækʃən
unsatisfaction
ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækʃən
vivification
ˌvɪvɪˈfækʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TORREFACTION

torr
Torrance
Torre del Greco
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Torrens
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torrentiality
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Torres Strait
Torricelli
Torricellian tube
Torricellian vacuum
torrid
Torrid Zone
torridity

WORDS THAT END LIKE TORREFACTION

accreditation
action
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auction
collection
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construction
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detection
direction
election
fiction
function
introduction
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Synonyms and antonyms of torrefaction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «torrefaction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TORREFACTION

Find out the translation of torrefaction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of torrefaction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «torrefaction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

烘焙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

torrefacción
570 millions of speakers

English

torrefaction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

torrefaction
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تورريفاكتيون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обжарка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

torrefação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

torrefaction
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

torréfaction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Torrefaction
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Torrefizierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

焙焼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

굽기 (torrefaction)
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Torrefaction
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

torrefaction
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

torrefaction
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सडणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kavurma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

torrefazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prażenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обжарка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prăjire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

torrefaction
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

uitdroging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

torrefiering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Torrefaction
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of torrefaction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TORREFACTION»

The term «torrefaction» is regularly used and occupies the 106.258 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TORREFACTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about torrefaction

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORREFACTION»

Discover the use of torrefaction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to torrefaction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Biomass Gasification, Pyrolysis and Torrefaction: Practical ...
This book will allow professionals, such as engineers, scientists, and operating personnel of biomass gasification, pyrolysis or torrefaction plants, to gain a better comprehension of the basics of biomass conversion.
Prabir Basu, 2013
2
A Study of Softwood Torrefaction and Densification
Canada has become a major producer and exporter of wood pellets in the world.
Jianghong Peng, 2012
3
Syngas from Waste: Emerging Technologies
4.2. Torrefaction. The drawbacks of raw biomass waste, which include a low- energy density (typically 18 MJ/kg) and high-moisture content (around 10% even after drying), make the transport of biomass relatively expensive. A drying step ...
Luis Puigjaner, 2011
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Technologies for Converting Biomass to Useful Energy: ...
This book covers the suitability of different methods for conversion of different types of biomass. Different versions of the conversion methods are presented – both existing methods and those being developed for the future.
Erik Dahlquist, 2013
5
American journal of pharmacy
he adopted the conditions most suitable for obtaining a high degree of torrefaction, that is to say, the greatest coloration possible. He acted quite contrary to the manufacturer of dextrine, who moderates the action of heat as much as possible, ...
‎1858
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American Journal of Pharmacy and the Sciences Supporting ...
he adopted the conditions most suitable for obtaining a high degree of torrefaction, that is to say, the greatest coloration possible. He acted quite contrary to the manufacturer of dextrine, who moderates the action of heat as much as possible, ...
‎1858
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American Journal of Pharmacy
he adopted the conditions most suitable for obtaining a high degree of torrefaction, that is to say, the greatest coloration possible. He acted quite contrary to the manufacturer of dextrine, who moderates the action of heat as much as possible, ...
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1858
8
Fuel Production: Torrefaction, Vialle
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, LLC Books, Books Group, 2010
9
The Monthly Magazine
It appears very probable the starch contained in malt is, by the torrefaction of the malt, brought to a state of solubility in cold water; it is perhaps the reason that beer brewed from malt highly torrefied does not become acid so easily as when ...
Sir Richard Phillips, 1815
10
Proceeding
Cafe vert (sec) Torrefaction commencante (debut des resultats \ fumees) rapportes < C. Torrefaction « blonde » au cafe vert 1 D. Torrefaction « chataine » sec f E. Torrefaction « brune » Torrefaction excessive (cafe carbonise) L'examen de ce ...
‎1970

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORREFACTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term torrefaction is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vencor International Introduces First Torrefaction Machine
OTC PINK : VCOR ) announced today that the first torrefaction unit utilizing recently acquired technology has been completed and is now online. The machine ... «Power Engineering Magazine, Jan 15»
2
Torrefaction via Radio Waves
Torrefaction is a mild biomass thermal treatment usually carried out between 200 and 300 degrees C. Torrefaction upgrades the quality of biomass as fuel for ... «Energy Trends Insider, Nov 14»
3
Vega Biofuels Lays Out Construction Schedule for Pilot Torrefaction
When completed in Q1 2015, the plant will use a patented torrefaction technology to produce the Company's green-energy Bio-Coal product from plant and ... «Marketwired, Oct 14»
4
Vega Biofuels Breaks Ground on Pilot Torrefaction Plant
PINKSHEETS : VGPR) announced today that its Joint Venture with Agri-Tech Producers, LLC has broken ground on its Allendale, SC pilot torrefaction plant. «Marketwired, Oct 14»
5
Vega Biofuels breaks ground on torrefaction plant
In Georgia, Vega Biofuels announced that its Joint Venture with Agri-Tech Producers, LLC has broken ground on its Allendale, SC pilot torrefaction plant. «Biobased Digest, Oct 14»
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Vega Biofuels' pilot torrefaction joint venture wins USDA grant
When completed, the manufacturing plant will use special torrefaction technology to produce the company's green-energy bio-coal product from timber waste ... «Biomass Magazine, Sep 14»
7
Vega Biofuels' Pilot Torrefaction Plant Joint Venture, ATP-SC, LLC …
When completed, the manufacturing plant will use special torrefaction technology to produce the Company's green-energy Bio-Coal product from timber waste ... «Marketwired, Sep 14»
8
Vega Biofuels pilot torrefaction plant to use new process
When completed in the first quarter of 2015, the plant will use a patented torrefaction technology to produce the company's green-energy bio-coal product from ... «Biomass Magazine, Sep 14»
9
Vega Biofuels' Pilot Torrefaction Plant to Use New Patent-Pending …
When completed in Q1 2015, the plant will use a patented torrefaction technology to produce the Company's green-energy Bio-Coal product from plant and ... «Marketwired, Sep 14»
10
Is there a renewable energy secret in your cup of coffee?
If you have heard the word "torrefaction," you probably heard it in connection with your cup of coffee, especially since coffee roaster La Colombe Torrefaction ... «Treehugger, Jun 14»

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