Pyrolysis (Noun)
Meaning
Transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The process of pyrolysis is a key step in the production of charcoal from biomass materials such as wood and agricultural waste.
- Pyrolysis of plastics can be used to recover fuels and chemicals from non-recyclable materials.
- The decomposition of wood through pyrolysis produces gases, liquids, and solids that can be used as fuel or raw materials.
- The use of pyrolysis in the treatment of hazardous waste allows for the safe disposal of toxic substances.
- Pyrolysis of coal tar is used in the production of various chemicals and fuels in the industrial sector.