noun
- the process of forming small rounded masses or pellets from powdered or granular material
Usage: industrial; technical
Examples
- The pelletization of iron ore improves its handling and transportation.
- Modern pelletization techniques reduce dust emissions in manufacturing.
- The company invested in new equipment for the pelletization of plastic waste.
- Pelletization makes the raw materials easier to feed into the furnace.
- The pelletization process requires careful control of temperature and moisture.
- Agricultural fertilizers often undergo pelletization for uniform application.