The process of changing into gas

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the process of changing into gas; "coal gas is produced by the gasification of coal"

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Gasification \Gas`i*fi*ca"tion\, n. [See Gasify .] The act or process of converting into gas.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 Action of gasifying. 2 (context chemistry English) Process of transforming carbon-based materials into a mix of carbon monoxide and hydrogen that can serve as fuel.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Gasification is a process that converts organic or fossil fuel based carbonaceous materials into carbon monoxide , hydrogen and carbon dioxide . This is achieved by reacting the material at high temperatures (>700 °C), without combustion, with a controlled ...