pyrolyses
/paɪˈrɑlɪˌsiːz/
noun
- Plural of pyrolysis; multiple instances or types of chemical decomposition by heat in the absence of oxygen.
- Different pyrolyses produce different amounts of gas, oil, and char depending on the temperature.
- The lab conducted several pyrolyses on samples of agricultural waste to find the best fuel yield.
- Researchers compared the pyrolyses of plastic and rubber to see which material breaks down more efficiently.