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pyr-
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pyr-, [Gr. , , fire.].
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. [1913 Webster]
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