🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

pirólise

Pronunciation / Transliteration: piˈɾoliz

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pyrolysis/paɪˈrɒlɪsɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A pirólise é um processo importante na produção de biocombustíveis."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The chemical decomposition of organic materials through the application of heat in the absence of oxygen.

    "Pyrolysis is used to convert biomass into biochar and bio-oil."
  2. 2

    A process used in various industries to break down complex organic compounds into simpler substances.

    "In the production of charcoal, pyrolysis is a crucial step that removes moisture and volatile compounds."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pyrolysis' originates from the Greek words 'pur' meaning fire and 'lysis' meaning to break down. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere.

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