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pyrolyzer

/ˈpaɪrəlaɪzər/ noun · British & US
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What does pyrolyzer mean?

noun

A device used to break down organic materials by heat in the absence of oxygen, often used in analytical chemistry to study the composition of materials.

Example

"The researchers used a pyrolyzer to analyze the chemical composition of the ancient fossil."

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