Destructive
81destructive fire — fire intended to eliminate an enemy and destroy their military resources …
82destructive distillation — destruc′tive distilla′tion n. chem. 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 • Etymology: 1825–35 …
83destructive distillation — /dəˌstrʌktɪv dɪstəˈleɪʃən/ (say duh.struktiv distuh layshuhn) noun the destruction or decomposition of a substance, as wood, coal, etc., by heat in a closed vessel, and the collection of the volatile matters evolved …
84destructive distillation — noun heating a solid substance in a closed container and collecting the volatile products • Hypernyms: ↑fractionation, ↑fractional process • Hyponyms: ↑carbonization, ↑carbonisation …
85destructive metabolism — noun breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy • Syn: ↑catabolism, ↑katabolism, ↑dissimilation • Ant: ↑anabolism (for: ↑catabolism) …
86destructive-metabolic — adjective of or relating to catabolism • Syn: ↑energy releasing • Similar to: ↑catabolic, ↑katabolic …
87destructive sorites — noun : a process of reasoning that involves the denial of the first of a series of dependent propositions as a consequence of the denial of the last …
88destructive hydrogenation — noun see hydrogenation …
89destructive interference — Physics. the interference of two waves of equal frequency and opposite phase, resulting in their cancellation where the negative displacement of one always coincides with the positive displacement of the other. Cf. constructive interference …
90Self-destructive behaviour — is a widely used phrase describing a broad set of extreme actions and emotions including self harm and drug abuse. It can take a variety of forms, and be undertaken for a variety of reasons. It is most visible in young adults and adolescents, but …
