pyrotechnic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to fireworks.
  2. Of or relating to the use of fire in chemistry or metallurgy.
  3. Resembling fireworks.

Pronunciation

/ˌpaɪɹoʊˈtɛknɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Denendaden-pryotechnic.wav

Word forms

pyrotechnic

Etymology

From Latin pyrotechnica, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + τεχνικός (tekhnikós, “skillful, workmanlike”). Analyzable as pyro- + technic.

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