pyrolysis
/paɪˈrɑləsɪs/
noun
- The chemical breakdown of a material by heating it to a high temperature in the absence of oxygen, often used to produce fuel or recycle waste.
- During pyrolysis, organic matter like wood breaks down into charcoal and gases without burning.
- Pyrolysis can turn old tires into oil, gas, and carbon black.
- The company uses pyrolysis to convert plastic waste into usable energy.
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