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Pyrotechnic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Pyrotechnic : adj 1: of or relating to the craft of making fireworks;
"pyrotechnic smokes" [syn: pyrotechnical]
2: suggestive of fireworks; "pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity";
"a pyrotechnic wit"
(noun) 1: (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. [syn: firework]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Pyrotechnic : \Pyr`o*tech"nic\, Pyrotechnical \Pyr`o*tech"nic*al\,
a. [Pyro- _ technic, technical: cf. F. pyrotechnique. See
Fire, Technical.]
Of or pertaining to fireworks, or the art of forming them.
Pyrotechnical sponge. See under Sponge.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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