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pyro- before a vowel, pyr- combining form 1. denoting fire, heat, or high temperature pyromania pyrometer 2. (Physics / General Physics) caused or obtained by fire or heat pyroelectricity 3. (Chemistry) Chem a. denoting a new substance obtained by heating another pyroboric acid is obtained by heating boric acid b. denoting an acid or salt with a water content intermediate between that of the ortho- and meta- compounds pyro-phosphoric acid 4. (Earth Sciences / Minerals) Mineralogy a. having a property that changes upon the application of heat pyromorphite b. having a flame-coloured appearance pyroxylin How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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