pyrogenic adjective. [pʌɪrǝ(ʊ)'dʒɛnɪk] M19.
[from PYROGEN + -IC.]
1. Geology. = PYROGENOUS 1. rare. M19-E20.
2. Medicine. Having the property of producing heat in the body; spec. inducing fever. L19.
3. Chemistry. Of a reaction etc.: caused by the application of heat. L19.

■ pyrogenicity [-'nɪsɪti] noun M20.

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