Definition of pyrolysis in English:
pyrolysis
noun pʌɪˈrɒlɪsɪspaɪˈrɑləsəs
mass nounChemistry Decomposition brought about by high temperatures.
steam pyrolysis of hydrocarbons
as modifier a pyrolysis furnace
Example sentencesExamples
- NeoPhotonics specializes in a laser-reactive deposition technique, similar in some ways to flame pyrolysis.
- A large part of the experiment's success comes from Laine's flame spray pyrolysis fabrication process.
- Rock eval pyrolysis permits evaluation of this observation.
- The second system, which is newer and has not been tried extensively, is known as pyrolysis or gasification.
- The rate of both reactions increased at higher temperatures of pyrolysis.
Derivatives
adjective pʌɪrəˈlɪtɪk
Chemistry The glass is processed online by chemical vapour deposition to acquire a hard, pyrolytic coating.
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition, possible toxicological implications of these constituents and their pyrolytic products are explored.
- This type of joint is constructed out of durable pyrolytic carbon and graphite, making it strong and wear resistant.
- In 1969 a new allotropic form of carbon was produced during the sublimation of pyrolytic graphite at low pressures.
- Getting down on your knees to scrub your oven is no longer on the menu, thanks to pyrolytic self - cleaning.
Definition of pyrolysis in US English:
pyrolysis
nounpīˈräləsəspaɪˈrɑləsəs
Chemistry Decomposition brought about by high temperatures.
steam pyrolysis of hydrocarbons
as modifier a pyrolysis furnace
Example sentencesExamples
- The second system, which is newer and has not been tried extensively, is known as pyrolysis or gasification.
- The rate of both reactions increased at higher temperatures of pyrolysis.
- NeoPhotonics specializes in a laser-reactive deposition technique, similar in some ways to flame pyrolysis.
- Rock eval pyrolysis permits evaluation of this observation.
- A large part of the experiment's success comes from Laine's flame spray pyrolysis fabrication process.