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pyrotechnician

Meaning of "pyrotechnician" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF PYROTECHNICIAN

ˌpaɪrəʊtekˈnɪʃən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PYROTECHNICIAN

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Pyrotechnician is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PYROTECHNICIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pyrotechnician

A pyrotechnician is a person who is responsible for the safe storage, handling, and functioning of pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic devices. Although the term is generally used in reference to individuals who operate pyrotechnics in the entertainment industry, it can include all individuals who regularly handle explosives. For the purposes of disambiguation, however, individuals who handle more powerful materials for commercial, demolition, or military applications are generally referred to as explosive technicians.

Definition of pyrotechnician in the English dictionary

The definition of pyrotechnician in the dictionary is an expert in the use of gunpowder or explosives.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PYROTECHNICIAN

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PYROTECHNICIAN

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WORDS THAT END LIKE PYROTECHNICIAN

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Synonyms and antonyms of pyrotechnician in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pyrotechnician» into 25 languages

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The translations of pyrotechnician from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pyrotechnician» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

烟火技术员
1,325 millions of speakers
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pirotécnico
570 millions of speakers
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English

pyrotechnician
510 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
380 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
280 millions of speakers
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пиротехник
278 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
270 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
260 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnicien
220 millions of speakers
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Pyrotechnician
190 millions of speakers
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Pyrotechniker
180 millions of speakers
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花火師
130 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
85 millions of speakers
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Pyrotechnician
85 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
80 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
75 millions of speakers
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पिरोटेक्नियन
75 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
70 millions of speakers
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pirotecnico
65 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
50 millions of speakers
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піротехнік
40 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
30 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
15 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
14 millions of speakers
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Pyro
10 millions of speakers
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pyrotechnician
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pyrotechnician

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PYROTECHNICIAN»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PYROTECHNICIAN»

Discover the use of pyrotechnician in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pyrotechnician and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pyrotechnician
Are. Fireworks. Legal. in. Your. State? Federal regulations ban the use of all fireworks that contain more than 50 milligrams of explosive material. Different states and even local areas have their own laws that cover which explosives below this ...
Mary Firestone, 2006
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Weird and Wonderful
A pyrotechnician is responsible for designing fireworks displays, selecting the appropriate fireworks, transporting them, setting them up and setting them off. They must know about wind direction and safety areas and, once both are secured, ...
Ben Stubbs, 2006
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Encyclopedic Dictionary of Pyrotechnics: (and Related Subjects)
PYROTECHNICIAN – A relatively recently evolved term for a person who is licensed to use pyrotechnic devices. The term pyrotechnician implies a high degree of specialized training, especially in matters of safety and in the use of pyrotechnic ...
K.L. Kosanke, Barry T. Sturman, Robert M. Winokur, 2012
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Filmmaking For Dummies
A pyrotechnician is trained to work with elements that could be extremely dangerous on your set. Creating explosions and fires and using ammunition are some of the skills a pyrotechnician has been trained for. Never attempt any fire effects or ...
Bryan Michael Stoller, 2008
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The Musical Madhouse
The evening came, and the well-rehearsed, well-disciplined military band was in its place, as was my pyrotechnician. The Dukes of Nemours and Montpensier climbed up to a stand specially prepared for them facing the orchestra, attended by ...
Hector Berlioz, Alastair Bruce, 2003
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Concert Lighting: Techniques, Art and Business
Pyrotechnician. The pyrotechnician is an experienced technician who handles flash pots, smoke pots, explosives, and similar effects. Local ordinances are usually very strict about the use of such ...
James Moody, Paul Dexter, 2014
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Special Event Production: The Resources
Pyrotechnician or special effects pyrotechnician: This certification requires extensive experience within the pyrotechnics industry. The pyrotechnician can use all authorized articles and powders. ○ Out-of-country technician: If a technician is ...
Doug Matthews, 2008
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Extreme Headship: A Case Study in Educational Leadership and ...
our grand display, and unable to secure the same kind of fireworks deal, we hired a 'pyrotechnician' to run the event. In some respects this was as entertaining despite the display being pitiful. Scaffolding was erected on the field complete with ...
Phil McNulty, 2005
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The Complete Guide to Low-Budget Feature Filmmaking
Squibs can be set off by the pyrotechnician or by the actors themselves, using concealed buttons in their hands connected to wires running down their sleeves, which is what we did on Running Time. On Thou Shalt Not Kill . . . Except, however ...
Josh Becker, 2006
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Cool Careers For Dummies
Pyrotechnician. Staging pyrospectaculars sounds like a blast, but it's not easy to soar into this field. The problem is that it's dominated by a small number of private , mainly family-run businesses that like to keep their sky shows to themselves.
Marty Nemko, PhD, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PYROTECHNICIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pyrotechnician is used in the context of the following news items.
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Talking fireworks with a professional pyrotechnician
“As with anything that is inherently dangerous, you always have a human element,” said local certified pyrotechnician Curtis Frey. “Human element is always ... «Technical.ly Delaware, Jul 15»
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Pyrotechnician lights up our lives" Man responsible for show in …
AFTER THE ORDER of battle is established and the wicks are in place, Kevin Colburn and his crew commences the patriotic bombardment of the sky over ... «The Daily Star-Journal, Jul 15»
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Montrose pyrotechnician 'Paints the Sky'
Divis, 61, admits he was one of the last pyrotechnical holdouts to transition from using highway flares to an electronic-ignition system. “Hey, I'm old-school. «Montrose Daily Press, Jul 15»
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Pyrotechnicians Prepare for Uncle Sam Jam
Pyrotechnicians battled rain on Thursday, to ensure all 2,000 lbs of fireworks are in place for the annual Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park. On top of more than ... «1011now, Jul 15»
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Inside the launch zone: A close-up of pyrotechnicians setting up for …
In Gladewater on Friday, they started when the sun came up; pyrotechnicians preparing for the first firework show of the holiday weekend. It's one that will bring ... «KPLC-TV, Jul 15»
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Fireworks crew gets ready to shoot the works on the Fourth
1 of 11 Lead pyrotechnician Tom Bates, in his tenth year at the Western Display Fireworks barge on Lake Union, works Friday on wiring fireworks together so ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
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“I'll guarantee it'll impress:” Pyrotechnicians prep for fireworks show …
MILWAUKEE — The U.S. Bank Fireworks Show takes a long time to prepare for — a full 12 months to be exact! FOX6 News went behind-the-scenes to get an up ... «fox6now.com, Jul 15»
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Tour The Fireworks Barge For Boston's July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
There's a lot of pressure,” says chief pyrotechnician Ian MacKenzie. The intricate work that goes on here becomes the capper to Boston's historic Independence ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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Profile: Judd Ward Hometown pyrotechnician lights up sky
Judd Ward holds up the final shell that will be fired at the Kearney Amphitheater fireworks display during the city's Independence Day celebration Friday, July 3. «The Kearney Courier, Jul 15»
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A behind-the-scenes, under-the-embers look at fireworks from a …
Horine comes from a long line of pyrotechnicians, beginning with his grandfather, Luther Horine Sr., who usually set off fireworks by hand in the early 1900s. «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
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