pyrotechnics

[ pahy-ruh-tek-niks ]

/ ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks /

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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)

the art of making fireworks.

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

a display of fireworks.

a brilliant or sensational display, as of rhetoric or musicianship.

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

Also py·ro·tech·ny (for defs. 1, 2) .

Origin of pyrotechnics

First recorded in 1710–20; see origin at pyrotechnic, -ics

Words nearby pyrotechnics

pyrosulfuric acid, pyrosulphate, pyrosulphuric acid, pyrotechnic, pyrotechnician, pyrotechnics, pyrotechnist, pyrotic, pyrotoxin, pyrotraumatic dermatitis, pyroxene

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Example sentences from the Web for pyrotechnics

Thankfully, no one was injured in the blast, which—at the very least—makes for a spectacular display of pyrotechnics.
Harry Potter Raps, The Catcalls Heard ‘Round the World and More Viral Videos|Alex Chancey|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
GoPro hooked up a camera to a drone and flew it into the pyrotechnics, offering a new way to marvel at the spectacle.
Hedgehog Birthday, ‘Frozen Is the New Black,’ and More Viral Videos|Alex Chancey|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Think of the pyrotechnics among comets and aërolites some fellows may have!
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 5, No. 28, February, 1860|Various
Their success was immediate, and from these displays has grown the successes of today in pyrotechnics.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various

To enable the night bomber to see his target the interesting piece of pyrotechnics known as the airplane flare was invented.
America's Munitions 1917-1918|Benedict Crowell
A spear of flame shot from its base, exploding the night into a brilliant display of pyrotechnics.
The Monster|S. M. Tenneshaw
They pricked him with the javelins, shook the red banners in his face, and fizzed the pyrotechnics before his eyes.
Across India|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for pyrotechnics

pyrotechnics

/ (ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the art or craft of making fireworks

(functioning as singular or plural) a firework display

(functioning as singular or plural) brilliance of display, as in the performance of musickeyboard pyrotechnics

Also called: pyrotechny

Derived forms of pyrotechnics

pyrotechnic or pyrotechnical, adjective

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单词	pyrotechnics
释义	pyrotechnics [ pahy-ruh-tek-niks ] / ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pyrotechnics ON THESAURUS.COM noun (used with a singular or plural verb) the art of making fireworks. the use of fireworks for display, military purposes, etc. a display of fireworks. a brilliant or sensational display, as of rhetoric or musicianship. Military. ammunition containing chemicals for producing smoke or light, as for signaling, illuminating, or screening. Also py·ro·tech·ny (for defs. 1, 2) . Origin of pyrotechnics First recorded in 1710–20; see origin at pyrotechnic, -ics Words nearby pyrotechnics pyrosulfuric acid, pyrosulphate, pyrosulphuric acid, pyrotechnic, pyrotechnician, pyrotechnics, pyrotechnist, pyrotic, pyrotoxin, pyrotraumatic dermatitis, pyroxene Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pyrotechnics Thankfully, no one was injured in the blast, which—at the very least—makes for a spectacular display of pyrotechnics. Harry Potter Raps, The Catcalls Heard ‘Round the World and More Viral Videos\|Alex Chancey\|November 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST GoPro hooked up a camera to a drone and flew it into the pyrotechnics, offering a new way to marvel at the spectacle. Hedgehog Birthday, ‘Frozen Is the New Black,’ and More Viral Videos\|Alex Chancey\|July 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Think of the pyrotechnics among comets and aërolites some fellows may have! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 5, No. 28, February, 1860\|Various Their success was immediate, and from these displays has grown the successes of today in pyrotechnics. The Wonder Book of Knowledge\|Various To enable the night bomber to see his target the interesting piece of pyrotechnics known as the airplane flare was invented. America's Munitions 1917-1918\|Benedict Crowell A spear of flame shot from its base, exploding the night into a brilliant display of pyrotechnics. The Monster\|S. M. Tenneshaw They pricked him with the javelins, shook the red banners in his face, and fizzed the pyrotechnics before his eyes. Across India\|Oliver Optic British Dictionary definitions for pyrotechnics pyrotechnics / (ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪks) / noun (functioning as singular) the art or craft of making fireworks (functioning as singular or plural) a firework display (functioning as singular or plural) brilliance of display, as in the performance of musickeyboard pyrotechnics Also called: pyrotechny Derived forms of pyrotechnics pyrotechnic or pyrotechnical, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to pyrotechnics rockets, pyrotechny
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pyrotechnics

noun (used with a singular or plural verb)

Origin of pyrotechnics

Words nearby pyrotechnics

Example sentences from the Web for pyrotechnics

British Dictionary definitions for pyrotechnics

noun

Derived forms of pyrotechnics

Words related to pyrotechnics