pyrolysis
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- noun
- /paɪˈrɒlɪsɪs/
- Specialized
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pirólisis
- Carbon monoxide is the main constituent in the biomass pyrolysis gas, which is approximately 68%.
- pyrolysis chamber
Examples
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Pyrolysis involves heating without oxidation to break down organic molecules into a gas that is then oxidized.
Academic text (1995) -
We have now come to the end of the topic, which is concerned with the products of the pyrolysis of wood.
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Solid residue from the destruction process is removed at the bottom of the pyrolysis chamber.
Academic text (1995) -
The box of medical waste falls onto a ceramic ledge inside the pyrolysis chamber.
Academic text (1995) -
Pyrolysis and gasification products are used in either direct combustion or secondary fuel and chemical synthesis.
Academic text (2018) -
When created by pyrolysis, the by-products are tar (bio-oil) and syngas.
Blog text (28) -
The process of pyrolysis breaks down plastic waste into usable fuels and raw materials.
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During pyrolysis, organic matter decomposes into gas, oil, and charcoal when subjected to high temperatures.
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Scientists study pyrolysis as a method to convert biomass into biofuels in an environmentally friendly way.
Synonyms
Breaking a material into simpler parts using heat
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Etymology
Pyrolysis comes from the Greek parts pyro- ('fire') and -lysis ('breaking down'), and the -lysis part is the same root in analysis, which also means 'a breaking down'. So pyrolysis literally means 'breaking down by fire', which is why it describes a material being chemically split by high heat.