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pyrolysing

/ˌpaɪrəˈlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does pyrolysing mean?

verb

To break down or decompose a substance by heat, especially in the absence of oxygen.

Example

"The pyrolysing of the plastic resulted in a toxic gas."

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