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pyrolysis

Syllabification: (py·rol·y·sis)
Pronunciation: /pīˈräləsəs/
Definition of pyrolysis

noun

Chemistry
  • decomposition brought about by high temperatures.

Derivatives

pyrolytic

Pronunciation: /ˌpīrəˈlitik/
adjective

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