1. undergoing or causing decomposition of a substance by heating to a high temperature in the absence of oxygen
Usage: technical; chemistry; present participle of pyrolyze

Examples

• The plastic waste is pyrolyzing in the reactor at 500 degrees Celsius.
• Pyrolyzing organic materials produces useful chemical compounds.
• The coal is pyrolyzing to create synthetic fuels.
• Scientists are pyrolyzing biomass to generate energy.
• The process of pyrolyzing rubber converts it into valuable oils and gases.