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- [pahy-ruh-tek-niks]
- /ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks/
- /ˌpaɪ.rəˈtek.nɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahy-ruh-tek-niks]
- /ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks/
Definitions of pyrotechnics word
- noun pyrotechnics the art of making fireworks. 1
- noun pyrotechnics the use of fireworks for display, military purposes, etc. 1
- noun pyrotechnics a display of fireworks. 1
- noun pyrotechnics a brilliant or sensational display, as of rhetoric or musicianship. 1
- noun pyrotechnics Military. ammunition containing chemicals for producing smoke or light, as for signaling, illuminating, or screening. 1
- uncountable noun pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics is the making or displaying of fireworks. 0
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Origin of pyrotechnics
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; See origin at pyrotechnic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Pyrotechnics
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pyrotechnics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pyrotechnics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pyrotechnics
noun pyrotechnics
- cherry bomb — a powerful firecracker that is shaped like a cherry
- firecracker — a paper or cardboard cylinder filled with an explosive and having a fuse, for discharging to make a noise, as during a celebration.
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