pyrotechnic (redirected from pyrotechnists)

py·ro·tech·nic  (pr-tknk) also py·ro·tech·ni·cal (-n-kl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to fireworks.

2. pyrotechnic Resembling fireworks; brilliant: a pyrotechnic wit; pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity.

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pyro·techni·cal·ly adv.

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A mixture of chemicals which, when ignited, is capable of reacting exothermically to produce light, heat, smoke, sound or gas.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pyrotechnic - (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. firework catherine wheel, pinwheel - a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire firecracker, banger, cracker - firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing fizgig - a firework that fizzes as it moves maroon - an exploding firework used as a warning signal Roman candle - a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire serpent - a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited skyrocket, rocket - sends a firework display high into the sky sparkler - a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks squib - firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise torpedo - a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one low explosive - an explosive with a low rate of combustion
Adj.	1.	pyrotechnic - of or relating to the craft of making fireworks; "pyrotechnic smokes" pyrotechnical
	2.	pyrotechnic - suggestive of fireworks; "pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity"; "a pyrotechnic wit" extraordinary - beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature"

Translations

pyrotechnic [ˌpaɪərəʊˈteknɪk] ADJ → pirotécnico

pyrotechnic

adj (lit) → pyrotechnisch; (fig) → brillant