pyrolize

or py·ro·lyze

[ pahy-ruh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, py·ro·lized, py·ro·liz·ing.

1. to subject (a substance) to pyrolysis.

Other Words From

• pyro·lizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrolize¹

1930–35; back formation from pyrolysis; -ize