单词 | pyrophanous |
释义 | > as lemmaspyrophanous pyrophanous adj. Brit. /pʌɪˈrɒfənəs/ , /pʌɪˈrɒfn̩əs/ , U.S. /paɪˈrɑfənəs/ [compare French pyrophane (1811)] Mineralogy rare (of a mineral) having the property of becoming transparent or translucent when heated (cf. pyrophane n. at sense 2).ΚΠ 1836 B. H. Smart Walker Remodelled Pyrophanous, rendered transparent by heat. 1907 E. A. Barber Artific. Soft Paste Porcelain 5 When held before a strong artificial light, it [sc. artificial soft paste porcelain] almost invariably shows..pyrophanous or mechanical defects, in the form of translucent discs,..caused by vitreous particles in the paste and imperfect blending of the ingredients. < as lemmas |
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