thermolyze

/θərməˈlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to break down or decompose a substance using heat, especially in a chemical reaction.

“The lab technician had to thermolyze the compound to extract its pure components.”

2. noun

a chemical reaction involving the breakdown of a substance using heat.

“The team studied the thermolyze of the polymer to understand its degradation process.”

Synonyms

  • decompose
  • pyrolyze

Antonyms

  • recombine
  • synthesize