# thermolysis

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From thermo- + -lysis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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