Definition
pyrolytic
adjective
- of, relating to, or produced by pyrolysis (chemical decomposition caused by heat)
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The pyrolytic process breaks down organic materials at high temperatures without oxygen.
- Pyrolytic carbon is used in medical implants because of its biocompatibility.
- The furnace operates at pyrolytic conditions to convert waste into useful products.
- Pyrolytic decomposition is a key step in the production of activated charcoal.
- Engineers designed a pyrolytic reactor to handle the thermal breakdown of polymers.