thermolysis

noun

ther·​mol·​y·​sis (ˌ)thər-ˈmäl-ə-səs How to pronounce thermolysis (audio)
plural thermolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce thermolysis (audio)
1
: the dissipation of heat from the living body
2
: decomposition by heat
thermolytic adjective

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“Thermolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thermolysis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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