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pyrotechnic

Definition of pyrotechnic

adjective

  • 1relating to fireworks:a pyrotechnic display
  • 2brilliant or sensational:his writing contains more pyrotechnic energy, more colour and action

Derivatives

pyrotechnician

noun

pyrotechnical

adjective

pyrotechnist

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from pyro- 'fire' + Greek tekhnē 'art' + -ic

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