Limestone scrubbing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006962",
  "term": "Limestone scrubbing",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A process used to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) from industrial exhaust gases, particularly from coal-fired power plants. Flue gases are passed through a slurry of pulverized limestone (calcium carbonate), which reacts with the sulfur dioxide to form calcium sulfite or gypsum. This method is a common form of flue gas desulfurization (FGD).",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/limestone-scrubbing/"
}