pyrolyzed
/ˈpaɪrəˌlaɪzd/
verb
- To decompose or change a material by heating it in the absence of oxygen, often used in waste treatment or chemical processing.
- Scientists pyrolyzed the wood chips to produce biochar for soil improvement.
- The factory pyrolyzed old tires to recover oil and gas.
- They pyrolyzed the plastic waste instead of burning it, reducing air pollution.
Antonyms
adjective
- Describing a material that has been decomposed by heat without oxygen.
- The pyrolyzed carbon fibers were used to make lightweight bicycle frames.
- Farmers added pyrolyzed plant matter to the soil to improve its fertility.
- The lab tested the strength of pyrolyzed coconut shells for use in filters.