Materials Processing Terms

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noun the decomposition of organic matter by heat in the absence of oxygen, resulting in the formation of various byproducts such as gas, liquid, and char

  • Pyrolysis is a process that involves the decomposition of organic materials at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen.
  • I heard they're using pyrolysis to convert waste into biochar for their garden.
  • Let's fire up the pyrolysis machine and see what kind of magic it can do.
  • His anger was like the pyrolysis of emotions, burning away any trace of rational thought.