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Firework vs Pyrotechnic - What's the difference?

firework | pyrotechnic |

As a noun firework

is a device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

As an adjective pyrotechnic is

of or relating to fireworks.

firework

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

    • See also

    * airbomb * banger * firecracker * flare * mortar * rocket * roman candle * sparkler

    External links

    * ("firework" on Wikipedia)

    pyrotechnic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to fireworks.
  • Of or relating to the use of fire in chemistry or metallurgy.
  • Resembling fireworks.
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  • Of or relating to pyrotechny.