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Meaning of pyrotron | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈpaɪ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌtɹɒn/

Definitions

  1. A magnetic mirror.
  2. A notional subatomic particle invented to explain cases of spontaneous human combustion.

Examples

“Spontaneous combustion may sound like “no cause at all;” but it isn't, except, perhaps, for people who allegedly ignite while watching TV. Actually, even for that kind of urban myth, causation is presumed: pyrotrons, of course.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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