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py·ro·tech·nic

(pī′rə-tĕk′nĭk) also py·ro·tech·ni·cal (-nĭ-kəl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to fireworks.

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

py′ro·tech′ni·cal·ly adv.

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pyrotechnic

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

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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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 - 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"

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pyrotechnique

pirotehnički

pirotécnico

pyrotechnic

[ˌpaɪərəʊˈteknɪk] ADJ → pirotécnico

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pyrotechnic

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

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The little Princess had never seen a firework in her life, so the King had given orders that the Royal Pyrotechnist should be in attendance on the day of her marriage.

So at the end of the King's garden a great stand had been set up, and as soon as the Royal Pyrotechnist had put everything in its proper place, the fireworks began to talk to each other.

Then ten o'clock struck, and then eleven, and then twelve, and at the last stroke of midnight every one came out on the terrace, and the King sent for the Royal Pyrotechnist.

"Let the fireworks begin," said the King; and the Royal Pyrotechnist made a low bow, and marched down to the end of the garden.

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He said he was considering making a report to prevent future deaths but wanted to hear from the Department of Business, the Health and Safety Executive, the Highways Agency, the British Pyrotechnists Association and Taunton Deane council.