pyrolytic
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Related to pyrolytic: Pyrolytic graphite, Pyrolytic carbon
py·rol·y·sis
(pī-rŏl′ĭ-sĭs)n.
Decomposition or transformation of a compound caused by heat.
py′ro·lyt′ic (-rə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
py′ro·lyt′i·cal·ly adv.
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Adj. 1. pyrolytic - resulting from pyrolysis
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