pyrolize

or py·ro·lyze

[ pahy-ruh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object),py·ro·lized, py·ro·liz·ing.Chemistry.
  1. to subject (a substance) to pyrolysis.

Origin of pyrolize

1
1930–35; back formation from pyrolysis; see -ize
  • Also especially British, py·ro·lyse .

Other words from pyrolize

  • py·ro·liz·er, noun

Words Nearby pyrolize

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