Does Pyro Mean Fire?

Other definitions for pyro (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “fire,” “heat,” “high temperature,” used in the formation of compound words: pyrogen; pyrolusite; pyromancy. Chemistry. ... The combining form is also used in the names of the salts of these acids.

Why does Pyro mean fire?

pyro-, prefix. pyro- comes from Greek, where it has the meaning "fire, heat, high temperature'':pyromania, pyrotechnics.

Is Pyro Latin for fire?

From Latin pyro-, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”).

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