pyrotechnics
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From pyro- + technic + -ics.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
pyrotechnics (uncountable)
- The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
- A display of fireworks.
- (figuratively) An impressive display.
- 1978 August 19, Kevin Warren, “A Flawless Production”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 5, page 17:
- Dazzling verbal pyrotechnics and incredibly vivid characterization.
- 1990, Wayne Jancik, The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders, →ISBN, page 222:
- Mainstream Records, wowed by Nugent's Hendrix-like guitar pyrotechnics, signed the guys and issued their self-titled debut album in 1968.
Synonyms[edit]
- (display of fireworks): fireworks
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
art and technology of fireworks
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firework — see firework
an impressive display
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