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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemical reactions
  3. degradation
  4. chemical degradation
  5. thermal degradation
  6. pyrolysis

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pyrolysis

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Definition

  • Information A chemical change brought about by heat alone (exposure to high temperatures) in the absence of oxygen. Can lead to substances of smaller molecular weight or larger molecular weight than the original compound.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/60658

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