pyrogenetic

adjective

py·​ro·​genetic

¦pī(ˌ)rō+

: of, relating to, or produced by pyrogenesis

pyrogenetically

"+

adverb

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary pyr- + -genetic

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!