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Definition of Pyrotechnic
1. Noun. (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc..
Specialized synonyms: Catherine Wheel, Pinwheel, Banger, Cracker, Firecracker, Fizgig, Maroon, Roman Candle, Serpent, Rocket, Skyrocket, Sparkler, Squib, Torpedo
Language type: Plural, Plural Form
Generic synonyms: Low Explosive
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the craft of making fireworks. "Pyrotechnic smokes"
Partainyms: Pyrotechnics, Pyrotechnics
Derivative terms: Pyrotechny, Pyrotechnics, Pyrotechny
3. Adjective. Suggestive of fireworks. "A pyrotechnic wit"
Definition of Pyrotechnic
1. a. Of or pertaining to fireworks, or the art of forming them.
Definition of Pyrotechnic
1. Adjective. Of, or relating to fireworks. ¹
2. Adjective. Of, or relating to the use of fire in chemistry or metallurgy. ¹
3. Adjective. Resembling fireworks. ¹
4. Adjective. Of, or relating to pyrotechny. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pyrotechnic
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pyrotechnic
Literary usage of Pyrotechnic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Personal Recollections of Werner Von Siemens by Werner von Siemens (1893)
"Luckily I was not again sent to Wittenberg, bnt received an order to go to the
pyrotechnic factory • at Spandan. My discovery had in the eyes of my ..."
2. A Narrative of an Exploratory Visit to Each of the Consular Cities of China by George Smith (1857)
"Chinese Missionary Meeting—Celebration of the Feast of Lanterns—A Giant Specimen
of pyrotechnic Skill—Cessation of Holydays, and general Resumption of ..."
3. Sophie Arnould, Actress and Wit: Actress and Wit by Robert Bruce Douglas (1898)
"... d'Hc'nin—A monster benefit—A piece of impudence—Some witticisms—A promising
pupil—A christening and its consequences—A pyrotechnic display—Sophie at ..."
4. The Battle of Groton Heights: A Collection of Narratives, Official Reports by William Wallace Harris (1882)
"In the evening Groton Heights were ablaze with rockets, mines, bombs, and other
pyrotechnic displays, while from a platform on the river opposite the city ..."
5. Personal Recollections of Werner Von Siemens by Werner von Siemens (1893)
"With the letting off of these fireworks my command of the pyrotechnic factory
came to an end. and to my delight I was ordered to Berlin for service in the ..."
6. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer: Comprising Ancient and Modern Military by Thomas Wilhelm (1881)
"Compositions, pyrotechnic. See PYRO- TECHNY. Compound Armor. See ARMOR PLATES.
Compression Strain. See ORDNANCE, STRAINS UPON. ..."
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