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pyrotechnics

[ pahy-ruh-tek-niks ]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. the art of making fireworks:

    My dad's friend studied pyrotechnics and made us firecrackers for our birthdays.

  2. the use of fireworks for display, military purposes, etc.:

    That department is in charge of coordinating and monitoring pyrotechnics.

  3. a display of fireworks:

    The breathtaking pyrotechnics were the highlight of the concert.

  4. a brilliant or sensational display, such as of rhetoric or musicianship:

    His verbal pyrotechnics stunned audiences at the debate.

  5. Military. ammunition containing chemicals for producing smoke or light, as for signaling, illuminating, or screening.


pyrotechnics

/ ËŒ±è²¹Éª°ùəʊˈ³ÙÉ›°ì²Ôɪ°ì²õ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the art or craft of making fireworks
  2. functioning as singular or plural a firework display
  3. functioning as singular or plural brilliance of display, as in the performance of music

    keyboard pyrotechnics

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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ±è²â°ù´Çˈ³Ù±ð³¦³ó²Ô¾±³¦, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pyrotechnics1

First recorded in 1710–20; pyrotechnic, -ics
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The Scottish Premiership club also hit out at the throwing of objects on to the pitch, and the continued use of pyrotechnics, saying fans who carry out such acts are not welcome at their matches.

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Police also confirmed that while the group was contained pyrotechnics were disposed of which started a fire.

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Each time though, they were pyrotechnics in losing efforts.

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Three men were also arrested and charged for carrying or using pyrotechnics when the Edinburgh sides met at Tynecastle on Boxing Day.

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The pyrotechnics were in fact caused by a Space X Falcon 9 rocket re-entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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