- pyrotechnics
- pyrotechnics 1729, from PYROTECHNIC (Cf. pyrotechnic) (also see -ICS (Cf. -ics)). Figurative sense is from 1901.
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pyrotechnics — py|ro|tech|nics [ˌpaırəuˈteknıks US rə ] n [Date: 1800 1900; : Modern Latin; Origin: pyrotechnia, from Greek pyr ( PYRE) + techne art ] 1.) [plural] formal or technical a public show of ↑fireworks 2.) [U] technical the skill or business of making … Dictionary of contemporary English
pyrotechnics — plural noun 1》 a firework display. ↘[treated as sing.] the art of making fireworks or staging firework displays. 2》 a spectacular performance or display: vocal pyrotechnics … English new terms dictionary
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Pyrotechnics Guild International — The Pyrotechnics Guild International or PGI founded in 1969 is an independent worldwide nonprofit organization of amateur and professional fireworks enthusiasts. Its membership is the largest pyrotechnic community in the world. Educational and… … Wikipedia
