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destructive distillation
noun
, Chemistry.
- the decomposition of a substance, as wood or coal, by heating with a minimal exposure to air, and the collection of the volatile products formed.
destructive distillation
noun
- the decomposition of a complex substance, such as wood or coal, by heating it in the absence of air and collecting the volatile products
destructive distillation
/ dĭ-strŭk′tĭv /
- A process by which organic substances such as wood, coal, and oil shale are broken down by heat in the absence of air. This causes them to break down into solids, liquids, and gases, which are then used to make products such as coke, charcoal, oils, and ammonia.
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Origin of destructive distillation1
First recorded in 1825–35
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