Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pyrolize
verb
ˈpaɪrəˌlaɪz
Definition
To subject a substance to pyrolysis, which is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen.
Examples
- The old tires were pyrolized to produce usable fuel.
- Scientists pyrolize organic waste to create biochar.
- In the lab, they pyrolized the samples to analyze their chemical composition.
Meaning
The process of breaking down complex materials into simpler substances through the application of heat without oxygen.
Synonyms
- decompose
- thermolysis
- carbonize
