pyrogenic

English

Etymology

From pyro- + -genic.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

Adjective

pyrogenic (comparative more pyrogenic, superlative most pyrogenic)

  1. (pathology, chemistry) generating or produced by heat, especially in the body; causing or caused by fever
    Synonyms: pyrogenous, pyrogenetic, pyretogenetic, pyretogenic, pyretogenous
  2. (geology) of a mineral formed from magma at high temperature
    Synonyms: pyrogenous, pyrogenetic

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