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pyrotechnics
[ pahy-ruh-tek-niks ]
noun
- the art of making fireworks:
My dad's friend studied pyrotechnics and made us firecrackers for our birthdays.
- the use of fireworks for display, military purposes, etc.:
That department is in charge of coordinating and monitoring pyrotechnics.
- a display of fireworks:
The breathtaking pyrotechnics were the highlight of the concert.
- a brilliant or sensational display, such as of rhetoric or musicianship:
His verbal pyrotechnics stunned audiences at the debate.
- Military. ammunition containing chemicals for producing smoke or light, as for signaling, illuminating, or screening.
pyrotechnics
/ ˌ貹ɪəʊˈɛɪ /
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 music
keyboard pyrotechnics
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٱԾ, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pyrotechnics1
Example Sentences
Whittaker, from nearby Wolverhampton, made a spectacular entrance as he danced in front of pyrotechnics while accompanied by a choir, but was met with jeers.
Although here’s betting the World of Color show — sure to feature impressive fountains, projections and pyrotechnics — doesn’t delve too heavily into any “hard facts.”
The pre-match build-up was more rock concert than football match, with flames and pyrotechnics lighting up Villa Park, fireworks flying over either side of the stadium from the roof of the towering stands.
The Scottish Premiership club also hit out at the throwing of objects on to the pitch, and the continued use of pyrotechnics, saying fans who carry out such acts are not welcome at their matches.
Police also confirmed that while the group was contained pyrotechnics were disposed of which started a fire.
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