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Pyrolysis: meaning, definitions and examples

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pyrolysis

 

[ paษชหˆrษ’lษชsษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical process

Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere. It involves the change of chemical composition and the physical phase of the material.

Synonyms

carbonization, cracking, thermal decomposition

Examples of usage

  • The pyrolysis of biomass produces biochar and bio-oil.
  • Plastic waste can be converted into fuel through pyrolysis.
  • The pyrolysis process is commonly used in the production of carbon black.
Context #2 | Noun

organic chemistry

In organic chemistry, pyrolysis is a method used to break down organic compounds by heating them in the absence of oxygen. This process can be used to study the structure of complex molecules.

Synonyms

pyrogenation, pyrolytic decomposition, thermolysis

Examples of usage

  • The researcher used pyrolysis to analyze the chemical structure of the compound.
  • Pyrolysis is often used in the study of polymers and biomolecules.

Translations

Translations of the word "pyrolysis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pirรณlise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฏเคฐเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคธเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pyrolyse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pirolisis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะพะปั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piroliza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑๅˆ†่งฃ (ใญใคใถใ‚“ใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pyrolyse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pirolisis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piroliz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๋ถ„ํ•ด (yeolbunhae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุญู„ู„ ุงู„ุญุฑุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyrolรฝza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyrolรฝza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญ่งฃ (rรจ jiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piroliza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pyrolysis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะพะปะธะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piroliz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pirolisis

Etymology

The term 'pyrolysis' originated from the Greek words 'pyr' meaning fire and 'lysis' meaning separation. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the process of thermal decomposition. Pyrolysis has since become an important method in various industries for converting organic materials into valuable products.

See also: pyrogenation, pyromaniac, pyromaniacal, pyrotechnic, pyrotechnics, pyrotechny.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,421, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.