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pyrolyze

/ˈpaɪrəˌlaɪz/ /ˈpɪrəˌlaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To undergo pyrolysis.

Examples :

"We can pyrolyze wood chips in a special oven to create biochar. "
chemistry process energy material science fuel technical

Related Words

Illustration biochar

biochar noun

/ˈbaɪoʊtʃɑːr/ /ˈbaɪoʊtʃɑː/

Charcoal that is used as a nutritional supplement for soil.

"The gardener mixed biochar into the soil to help the vegetables grow bigger and healthier. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration decompose

decompose verb

/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/

To separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment

"The old bicycle tire will decompose over time if left outside. "

Illustration special

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

Illustration pyrolyzed

pyrolyzed verb

/ˈpaɪrəˌlaɪzd/

To undergo pyrolysis.

"The old tires were pyrolyzed at a high temperature to produce fuel oil. "

Illustration undergo

undergo verb

/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The train slowly underwent the tunnel. "

Illustration subjecting

subjecting verb

/səbˈdʒɛktɪŋ/ /sʌbˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

(construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

"I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!"

Illustration pyrolysis

pyrolysis noun

/paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/

The decomposition of a material or compound due to heat, in the absence of oxygen or other reagents.

"The pyrolysis of the old wooden chair produced a smoky smell. "

Illustration transform

transform noun

/tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/

An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.

"The mathematical transform used to convert the raw data into a frequency spectrum helped the engineers analyze the sound waves. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "