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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Organic compounds that are pyrolytically converted to elemental carbon were continuously monitored by measuring the transmission of diode laser light through the filter. Plastics and fabrics that have not degraded are reduced pyrolytically (heat without oxygen) to pyrocarbon for metallurgy, gas, and tar. |
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