Pyrotechnic

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒpaɪɹoʊˈtÉ›knɪk/
• Hyphenation: py + ro + tech + nic

Origin

From Latin pyrotechnica, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pur, "fire") + τεχνικός (tekhnikos, "skillful, workmanlike").

Full definition of pyrotechnic

Adjective

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