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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pyrolysis

/ˌpaɪrəˈlɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does pyrolysis mean?

noun

A process in which a material is heated in the absence of air, resulting in the breakdown of its chemical bonds and the formation of volatile products.

Example

"The researchers used pyrolysis to analyze the composition of the ancient fossil fuel."

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