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pyrolysis
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pyrolysis [pə′räl·ə·səs]
(chemistry)
The breaking apart of complex molecules into simpler units by the use of heat, as in the pyrolysis of heavy oil to make gasoline. Also known as thermolysis.


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Glucose biosensor prepared by glucose oxidase encapsulated sol-gel and carbon-nanotube-modified basal plane pyrolytic graphite electrode.
It appears likely that in instances where there have been reports of decreased green sand properties because of suspected PUCB contamination, pyrolytic condensate residues on either sand grain surfaces or bentonite particles, from incomplete pyrolysis, may affect resultant green sand properties.
 
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