Define/Explain: Pyrolysis.

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(N/A) Pyrolysis is the process of thermal decomposition of organic material at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere or in the absence of oxygen.
It requires a significant amount of energy to maintain the high temperatures necessary for the process.
Due to the high energy requirements and complex infrastructure,it is considered a very costly method for waste disposal.

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