Aromatization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006760",
  "term": "Aromatization",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A chemical conversion process in petroleum refining that transforms non-aromatic hydrocarbons into aromatic hydrocarbons. This process is a key part of catalytic reforming, where paraffins and naphthenes are passed over a catalyst at high temperature and pressure to produce high-octane components like benzene, toluene, and xylenes. Aromatization increases the octane rating of gasoline and provides chemical feedstocks.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "references": [
    "aromatization Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Aromatisierung",
    "es": "aromatización",
    "fr": "aromatisation"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aromatization/"
}