py‧ro‧tech‧nics /ˌpaɪrəʊˈteknɪks $ -rə-/ noun
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Modern Latin; Origin: pyrotechnia, from Greek pyr ( ⇒ pyre) + techne 'art']

1. [plural] formal or technical a public show of fireworks

2. [uncountable] technical the skill or business of making fireworks

3. [plural] an impressive show of someone’s skill as a public performer, musician etc:
the guitar pyrotechnics of Eric Clapton
—pyrotechnic adjective:
a pyrotechnic display

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