PYROTECHNIC

pyrotechnic

(adjective) suggestive of fireworks; “pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity”; “a pyrotechnic wit”

pyrotechnic, pyrotechnical

(adjective) of or relating to the craft of making fireworks; “pyrotechnic smokes”

firework, pyrotechnic

(noun) (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pyrotechnic (not comparable)

Of or relating to fireworks.

Of or relating to the use of fire in chemistry or metallurgy.

Resembling fireworks.

Of or relating to pyrotechny.

Anagrams

• necrophytic, nephrocytic

Source: Wiktionary


Pyr`o*tech"nic, Pyr`o*tech"nic*al, a. Etym: [Pyro- + technic, technical: cf. F. pyrotechnique. See Fire, Technical.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to fireworks, or the art of forming them. Pyrotechnical sponge. See under Sponge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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