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Pyrotechnics

/ˌpaɪəˈtɛknɪks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The art of making or using fireworks.

    "The pyrotechnics at the festival lit up the night sky with vibrant colors."
  2. 2

    The use of explosive materials for special effects in entertainment.

    "The movie's pyrotechnics added an exciting element to the action scenes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pyrotechnics' originates from the Greek word 'pur' meaning 'fire' and 'technē' meaning 'art' or 'skill'. It evolved in the late 18th century to describe the art of making fireworks and other explosive devices.

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