isocracking means A process that uses catalysts to rearrange the existing molecules of heavy fuel oils to remove sulfur and convert low-value fuel oils into higher-yield products such as gasoline. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
Etymology
A proprietary name, from iso- + cracking; developed in 1959.
noun
- A process that uses catalysts to rearrange the existing molecules of heavy fuel oils to remove sulfur and convert low-value fuel oils into higher-yield products such as gasoline.