double-solvent refining

double-solvent refining

[¦dəb·əl ¦säl·vənt rə′fīn·iŋ]

(chemical engineering)

Petroleum-refining process using two solvents to simultaneously deasphalt and solvent-treat lubricating-oil stocks.

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