destructive distillation
noun
: decomposition of a substance (such as wood, coal, or oil) by heat in a closed container and collection of the volatile products produced
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“Destructive distillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destructive%20distillation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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