Pyro-

Pronunciation

• enPR: pÄ«rō, IPA: /paɪərəʊ/

Origin

From Latin pyr, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pur, "fire").

Alternative forms

• pyr- before a vowel or h

Full definition of pyro-

Prefix

1. fire, heat.
2. fever.
3. (chemistry) orthoacid.

Derived terms