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1pyrotechnic
adjective py·ro·tech·nic \ˌpī-rə-ˈtek-nik\
Definition of PYROTECHNIC
: of or relating to pyrotechnics
— py·ro·tech·ni·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Variants of PYROTECHNIC
py·ro·tech·nic also py·ro·tech·ni·cal \-ni-kəl\
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Origin of PYROTECHNIC
French pyrotechnique, from Greek pyr fire + technē art — more at technical
First Known Use: 1755
2pyrotechnic
noun
Definition of PYROTECHNIC
1
a : firework b : any of various similar devices (as for igniting a rocket or producing an explosion)
2
: a combustible substance used in a firework
First Known Use of PYROTECHNIC
1840
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