pyrolysis
Americannoun
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the subjection of organic compounds to very high temperatures.
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the resulting decomposition.
noun
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the application of heat to chemical compounds in order to cause decomposition
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chemical decomposition of compounds caused by high temperatures
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Microplastic samples utilized pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry for analysis.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Fighting Dirty founder Georgia Elliott-Smith says sending tyres from the UK to India for pyrolysis is a "massive unrecognised problem" which the UK government should deal with.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
Scientists at Imperial College London told the BBC plant workers continually exposed to the atmospheric pollutants produced by pyrolysis, were at risk of respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological diseases and certain types of cancer.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
While others in the field have attempted to break tire materials down using high heat, through a process known as pyrolysis, 6PPD is stubborn and the diketone molecules remain in the oil left behind.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024
During pyrolysis, materials like plastic are heated in a low-oxygen environment until they break down into other chemicals.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2024
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