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pyrotechnics

/ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/
Meanings
  • noun

    The art or science of producing and igniting fireworks.

  • noun

    The use of explosives and incendiary devices as a form of entertainment or celebration.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/



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  2. /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/



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Synonyms

fireworks
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pyrotechnics
fireworks , biochemics , hydrodynamics
Variants
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pyrotechnician , pyrotechnicians , pyrotechnics , pyrotechnist , pyrotechnists , pyrotechnic
Etymology
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From Greek pyros 'fire' and technē 'art' or 'systematic treatment'.

Trivia
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  1. Pyrotechnics were first used in China around 1000 AD.

  2. The largest fireworks display in the world took place in China in 2007, with over 33,000 fireworks set off over 30 minutes.

  3. Pyrotechnics are used in various sports, such as ice hockey and soccer, to celebrate goals or other milestones.

Related Concepts
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  1. Fireworks: Fireworks are a type of pyrotechnic device that produces an effect by the combustion of a fuel or an explosive. They consist of a hollow, waterproof container filled with stars, which are small pellets of pyrotechnic composition. The container is also filled with a lifting charge, which is ignited to launch the firework into the air.

  2. Explosives: Explosives are substances that can be caused to react rapidly with other substances, releasing energy in the form of heat, sound, and pressure. Pyrotechnics are a type of explosive that are used specifically for their visual or auditory effects.

Culture
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Pyrotechnics have been used for centuries for various cultural, historical, and celebratory events. They have been used in religious ceremonies, military displays, and festivals. In literature, pyrotechnics have been described in detail in works such as 'War and Peace' and '2001: A Space Odyssey'. In music, there are several songs with the word 'pyrotechnics' in the title, such as 'Pyrotechnics' by Pink Floyd and 'Pyrotechnics' by The Alan Parsons Project.

How to Memorize "pyrotechnics"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize pyrotechnics, visualize a fireworks display. Imagine the bright colors, the loud bangs, and the patterns in the sky. Try to remember the sequence of the different colors and the sounds they make.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pyrotechnics' with fireworks and explosions. Think of the bright lights and loud noises that come with pyrotechnics.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pyro-Tech-Nics' to remember the meaning of pyrotechnics. Pyro stands for fire, Tech for technology, and Nics for nice effects.

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