pyrolysate

/paɪˈrɑlɪˌzeɪt/
noun
  1. The solid, liquid, or gas product that results from the chemical decomposition of a material by heat in the absence of oxygen.
    • Scientists analyzed the pyrolysate to understand what chemicals were released during the heating process.
    • The company collected the pyrolysate from the waste plastic to use as fuel.
    • The pyrolysate from the wood chips included charcoal, tar, and flammable gases.
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