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thermolysis definition

ther·moly·sis (t̸hər mäl′ə sis)

noun

  1. Chem. dissociation of a compound by heat
  2. Physiol. dispersion of heat from the body

Etymology: ModL: see thermo- & -lysis

Related Forms:

  • thermolytic ther′mo·lyt′ic (-mə lit′ik) adjective

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