English Explanatory Dictionary

pyrotron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A magnetic mirror.
  2. A notional subatomic particle invented to explain cases of spontaneous human combustion.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌtɹɒn/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹəˌtɹɑn/ /-.ɹoʊˌ-/

Word forms

pyrotron pyrotrons

Etymology

From pyro- + -tron.

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