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pyrotechnics Definition

pyro·tech·nics (pī′rə tekniks)

noun

the art of making and using fireworks

Etymology: see pyrotechnic

    1. a display of fireworks
    2. fireworks; esp., rockets, flares, smoke bombs, etc., as for signaling
    3. pyrotechnic devices in spacecraft
  1. a dazzling display, as of eloquence, wit, virtuosity, etc.

pyrotechnics Related Forms

py′ro·tech·nist noun or py′ro·tech·ni·cian-tek nis̸hən

pyrotechnics Synonyms

pyrotechnics

n.

combustible devices, rockets, sparklers; see fireworks.

pyrotechnics Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: A series of short variations follow exploiting many techniques including the exotic pyrotechnics associated with Paganini's violin writing.
  • use: The fire, in Feb 2003, was caused when pyrotechnics used during a Great White gig set fire to flammable sound proofing materials.
  • provide: SFX and Definitive Special Projects provided pyrotechnics and lasers respectively.
  • involve: Please leave dogs at home as the show will involve pyrotechnics.
  • expect: We were expecting far better pyrotechnics on offer when those mutant powers were unleashed, but much of it is disappointingly underwhelming.
  • feature: Featuring pyrotechnics and fireworks, this is sure to be a great event for all the family.

Adjective modifier

  • other: Grenades and other pyrotechnics can be very effective on this zone, but will also give your position away.
  • marine: Chemring Group plc / Comet GmbH - marine pyrotechnics.
  • vocal: Iâd like to hear Calhoun fronting a full band, especially bearing in mind his vocal pyrotechnics at the close.
  • spectacular: Their holy rockfest, bad puns and spectacular pyrotechnics saw them run away with the cheesiest music prize tonight.
  • dazzling: Despite its dazzling pyrotechnics this remains a film about time and waiting.
  • linguistic: Except, beyond the linguistic pyrotechnics, Ponge is a writer concerned with formulating an ethics.

Modifies a noun

  • display: The evening was rounded off by an exceptional pyrotechnics display from a barge moored in Southampton Water.
  • company: The fireworks and sculpture are being created by The World Famous, a leading pyrotechnics company.
  • effect: Help & Advice In accordance with our Public Liability Insurers, our discos do not use strobe lighting or pyrotechnics effects.

Noun used with modifier

  • guitar: It's moody rather than intense, and short on guitar pyrotechnics.
  • keyboard: Produced by Richard Preston, keyboard pyrotechnics courtesy of Dean Brodrick.