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pyrolysis

Pronunciation: /pʌɪˈrɒlɪsɪs/

Definition of pyrolysis

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • decomposition brought about by high temperatures: steam pyrolysis of hydrocarbons [as modifier]:a pyrolysis furnace

Derivatives

pyrolytic

Pronunciation: /pʌɪrəˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

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Definition of pyrolysis in the US English dictionary

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