pyro
8.5
A word part that means fire or heat and appears in other words
- other
- /ˈpaɪroʊ/
- Specialized
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- The scientist studied the pyrolysis process to understand how organic materials break down at high temperatures.
Examples
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The experiment involved measuring pyrometric changes in the sample as it was heated.
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In chemistry class, we learned about pyrogenesis and its role in creating new materials.
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So we have a pyro lignus distillate here and we have the gaseous mixture there and the charcoal over there.
Synonyms
4.2
Put before a word to show the word is about heat or temperature
emphasizes fire and combustion rather than temperature focus
Surface Forms
pyro main
Etymology
Pyro is a word part from the Greek root pyr meaning 'fire' or 'heat', and you see it in words like pyrotechnics, pyromania, and pyre. So when you see pyro in a word, it usually means something to do with 'fire'.
