Pyrognostics
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyrognostics is a noun meaning (dated) The characteristics of a substance, especially of a mineral or metal salt, that are revealed by heat, especially by the use of a blowpipe and a charcoal block.
Meaning
(dated) The characteristics of a substance, especially of a mineral or metal salt, that are revealed by heat, especially by the use of a blowpipe and a charcoal block.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyritology, pyrophorus, pyrosmalite, pyroelectric, pyrophane, pyrochroite.
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