"pyroleter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pyroleters [plural]
Etymology: From pyro- + Ancient Greek ὀλετήρ (oletḗr, “destroyer”), from ὄλλυμι (óllumi). Etymology templates: {{af|en|pyro-}} pyro-, {{bor|en|grc|ὀλετήρ||destroyer}} Ancient Greek ὀλετήρ (oletḗr, “destroyer”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pyroleter (plural pyroleters)
  1. (historical) A fire-extinguishing chemical apparatus by which carbonic acid is generated and thrown on the fire. Tags: historical

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