
decomposition caused by heat
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• (n.) The resolution of a compound into parts by heat; dissociation by heat.
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The uncatalysed cleavage of one or more covalent bonds resulting from exposure of a compound to a raised temperature, or a process in which such cleavage is an essential part. See also pyrolysis.
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(thәr-mol´ĭ-sis) chemical dissociation by means of heat. dissipation of bodily heat by radiation, evaporation, or other means. adj., thermolyt´ic., adj.
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Ther·mol'y·sis (-ĭ*sĭs)
noun [
Thermo- + Greek
ly`ein to loose.]
(Chemistry) The resolution of a compound into parts by heat; dissociation by heat.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ther-mol′i-sis Definitions: 1. Loss of body heat by evaporation, radiation, etc. 2. Chemical decomposition by heat.
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thermolysis 1. Loss, or dissipation, of bodily heat by evaporation, radiation, etc. 2. Chemical decomposition by heat. 3. The breakdown of a substance induced by heating it.
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