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Thermolysis

Ther-mol′y-sis

(thẽr′mŏl′ĭ-sĭs)
,
Noun.
[
Thermo-
+ Gr.
λύειν
to loose.]
(Chem.)
The resolution of a compound into parts by heat; dissociation by heat.

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thermolysis

thermolysis

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Noun

thermolysis (plural thermolyses)

  1. (chemistry) The dissociation or decomposition of a material as a result of being heated
  2. (physiology) The dissipation of heat from the body, especially by evaporation or radiation

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