Pyrolysis

Pronunciation

RP

1IPA: /pÉªËˆÉ¹É’lÉªsÉªs/

RP

2IPA: /paÉªËˆÉ¹É’lÉªsÉªs/

Alternative forms

pyrolisis

Origin

From the Ancient Greek terms Ï€á¿¦Ï (pyr, "fire") and Î»ÏÏƒÎ¹Ï‚ (lysis, "loosing").

Noun

pyrolysis

(plural pyrolyses)

(chemistry, physics) The decomposition of a material or compound due to heat in the absence of oxygen or any other reagents

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