Definition
pyrolysate
noun
- a substance produced by the thermal decomposition of organic material in the absence of oxygen.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The pyrolysate from wood burning contains various organic compounds.
- Scientists analyzed the pyrolysate to understand the decomposition process.
- The pyrolysate produced by heating plastic waste can be used as fuel.
- Different temperatures yield different compositions of pyrolysate.
- The pyrolysate was collected and tested for its chemical properties.