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Bergius process

American  

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a method of hydrogenation formerly used with coal to produce an oil similar to petroleum.


Etymology

Origin of Bergius process

After Friedrich Bergius

Example Sentences

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Musk justified the "rapid unscheduled disassembly" of these rockets, to use the entrepreneur's favorite euphemism for explosions, by saying they were part of the learning process.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

‘As students gain more knowledge and confidence, gradually increasing their autonomy can be a valuable part of the learning process.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Mr. James doesn’t break down his learning process in much detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

And because casting decisions typically happen long before a film is released, translating that work into reels and presentations is still something of a learning process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Could he adjust to a communal learning process?

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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