1. a product or residue obtained from the pyrolysis of a material, especially organic matter subjected to high heat in the absence of oxygen
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The pyrolyzate from wood burning contains charcoal and volatile compounds.
• Researchers analyzed the pyrolyzate to determine the composition of the original polymer.
• The industrial process yields a valuable pyrolyzate used in fuel production.
• Different temperatures produce different pyrolyzates from the same feedstock.
• The pyrolyzate was collected and tested for its chemical properties.