Definition
pyrolysing
verb
- subjecting a substance to chemical decomposition by heating in the absence of oxygen
Usage: present participle of pyrolyse (British spelling); technical/scientific term; also spelled 'pyrolyzing' in U.S. English
Examples
- The facility is pyrolysing waste plastic to recover useful chemicals.
- Pyrolysing biomass at high temperatures produces biochar and syngas.
- The process involves pyrolysing organic materials without oxygen present.
- Scientists are pyrolysing coal tar to extract valuable compounds.
- The reactor is currently pyrolysing rubber waste for energy recovery.