antipyrotic
|an-ti-py-rot-ic|
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/ˌæn.ti.paɪˈrɑ.tɪk/
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/ˌæn.ti.paɪˈrɒ.tɪk/
against fire / prevents burning
Etymology
'antipyrotic' originates from Modern English, formed from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the Greek root 'pyro-' from 'pyr' meaning 'fire', with the adjectival suffix '-tic'.
'antipyrotic' was coined in modern technical English by combining 'anti-' + Greek 'pyr' (fire) + suffix '-otic'/'-tic'; it parallels formations such as 'antipyretic' but specifically refers to action against fire rather than fever.
Initially coined to denote 'acting against fire' in technical contexts; it has retained that meaning and is used to describe substances or properties that inhibit combustion or spread of fire.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that prevents, resists, or slows combustion; a fire-retardant.
The factory applied an antipyrotic to the wooden beams to reduce fire risk.
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Adjective 1
having the property of preventing or inhibiting combustion; flame-retardant or fire-resistant.
The antipyrotic coating made the fabric much less likely to ignite.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that prevents or reduces combustion.
The materials were treated antipyrotically before assembly.
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Last updated: 2025/09/07 04:54