pyr

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Definition of pyr in English English dictionary

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

Related Terms

pyr-

Variant of pyro-

Etymology

(combining form.) Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin, from Greek, from pyr; more at FIRE.