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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Hydrogen pyrolysis: the thermal decomposition which takes place when organic compounds are heated to high temperatures in the presence of hydrogen. In some case, water may be used as the hydrogen source.

Etymology

From hydro- + pyrolysis.

Related phrases

organic compound

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