Definition of autothermal
chemistry
: of, relating to, or being a reaction that creates synthesis gas using only the heat produced by the reaction itself
- One of the major advantages of thermophilic digestion (anaerobic and aerobic) is the ability to operate the digester under autothermal conditions. The biogas produced can be used as a heat source for the digester and to generate power.
- —T. Amani et al., Environmental Reviews, December 2010
