pyrotechnist

Variant of pyrotechnics

pyrotechnics definition

pyro·tech·nics (pī′rə tek′niks)

noun

the art of making and using fireworks
also pyrotechny py′ro·tech′ny (-nē)

Etymology: see pyrotechnic

plural noun

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

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