pyrolysis

Noun

Meaning

transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

oxidation distillation incineration blistering scorching deflagration cremation suttee calcination pyrolytic smelting cineration thermolysis retorting self-immolation
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Hypernyms

transmutation shift transformation

Related terms

pyrolytic pyrometallurgy pyrolyse pyrolyze pyrolytically

Examples

Another source of background absorption, particularly in ET AAS, is scattering of the primary radiation at particles that are generated in the atomization stage, when the matrix could not be removed sufficiently in the pyrolysis stage. Source: Internet

Besides the usage of dedicated pyrolyzers, pyrolysis GC of solid and liquid samples can be performed directly inside Programmable Temperature Vaporizer (PTV) injectors that provide quick heating (up to 30 °C/s) and high maximum temperatures of 600–650 °C. Source: Internet

If the heat flux experienced by an entry vehicle is insufficient to cause pyrolysis then the TPS material's conductivity could allow heat flux conduction into the TPS bondline material thus leading to TPS failure. Source: Internet

For most fuels, such as diesel oil, coal or wood, pyrolysis occurs before combustion. Source: Internet

History In their embalming process, the ancient Egyptians used a mixture of substances, including methanol, which they obtained from the pyrolysis of wood. Source: Internet

In incomplete combustion, products of pyrolysis remain unburnt and contaminate the smoke with noxious particulate matter and gases. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pyrolysate pyrolyse pyrolyser pyrolysize pyrolytic pyrolytically