Complete Definition of "pyrolysis"

English

Pronunciation
a|RP<sup>1</sup> IPA|/pɪ�ɹ�lɪsɪs/
a|RP<sup>2</sup> IPA|/paɪ�ɹ�lɪsɪs/

Etymology
From the Gr. terms term|scGrek|t���ο||fire|langel and term|||trlusis|loosen|langel.

Noun
wikipedia
en-noun|pyrolyses

  1. context|chemistry|physics The decomposition of a material or compound due to heat.

Related terms
pyrolyse, pyrolyze
pyrolytic
pyrolytically
pyro-

See also
autolysis
electrolysis
hydrolysis
photolysis
fire

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