Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Destructive Distillation.
Destructive Distillation - as a noun
Heating a solid substance in a closed container and collecting the volatile products
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fractional processfractionationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The destructive distillation of coal yields various byproducts, including coal tar and ammonia."
"During the destructive distillation of wood, gases such as methane and carbon monoxide are released."
"One application of destructive distillation is the production of charcoal from wood."
"The destructive distillation of petroleum can yield products such as gasoline and diesel."
"The process of destructive distillation involves heating the material in the absence of air."
