pyro- Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pyro-, Pyr- (Also<

• Pyro-
• Pyr-

)

Etymology

Gr. , , fire.

Definitions

1. Combining forms designating fire or heat; specifically (Chem.), used to imply an actual or theoretical derivative by the action of heat; as in pyrophosphoric, pyrosulphuric, pyrotartaric, pyrotungstic, etc.