Pyrotechnics

/ˌpaɪroʊtɛkˈnɪks/ noun

Definition

Spectacular fireworks displays or impressive technical effects, or literally the science of making explosives and fireworks.

Etymology

From Greek 'pyro' meaning fire and 'techne' meaning art or skill. The term was coined in the 17th century when fireworks became a sophisticated craft, combining two ancient Greek roots to describe the art of controlled explosions.

Kelly Says

Pyrotechnics is one of humanity's oldest collaborations between art and chemistry—the same powder recipes that made fireworks dazzle crowds in 13th century China also enabled the gunpowder revolution that reshaped global warfare and history.

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