pyrolysis
[ pahy-rol-uh-sis ]
nounChemistry.
the subjection of organic compounds to very high temperatures.
the resulting decomposition.
Origin of pyrolysis
1Other words from pyrolysis
- py·ro·lyt·ic [pahy-ruh-lit-ik], /ˌpaɪ rəˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective
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How to use pyrolysis in a sentence
pyrolysis is the process of heating organic matter without oxygen—which can turn something like a medical gown made from petroleum into a bunch of tinier, useful chemicals.
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British Dictionary definitions for pyrolysis
pyrolysis
/ (paɪˈrɒlɪsɪs) /
noun
the application of heat to chemical compounds in order to cause decomposition
chemical decomposition of compounds caused by high temperatures
Derived forms of pyrolysis
- pyrolytic (ˌpaɪrəʊˈlɪtɪk), adjective
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