Definitions

1. verb

to break down or decompose a substance, especially organic material, by heat in the absence of oxygen

“The process of pyrolyze plastic is used to create alternative fuels.”

2. verb

to convert a substance into a gas or vapor by heating it in the absence of oxygen

“Pyrolyze the sample in the laboratory to analyze its chemical composition.”

3. noun

a process of breaking down or decomposing a substance by heat in the absence of oxygen

“The pyrolyze of organic material is used to produce biofuels.”