1. in a manner relating to or produced by pyrolysis (the chemical decomposition of a substance by heat in the absence of oxygen)
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The material was pyrolytically treated to remove organic contaminants.
• Carbon coatings can be deposited pyrolytically on metal substrates.
• The compound breaks down pyrolytically at temperatures above 500 degrees Celsius.
• Pyrolytically produced graphene exhibits excellent electrical properties.
• The sample was pyrolytically converted into a stable ceramic form.