English dictionary

pyrogenic

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

produced by or producing fever

adj.pert

Synonyms pyrogenetic pyrogenous

Source: WordNet 3.0
produced under conditions involving intense heat

adj.pert

Examples
Pyrogenic strata.

Synonyms igneous pyrogenous

Source: WordNet 3.0
Producing heat; -- said of substances, as septic poisons, which elevate the temperature of the body and cause fever.

adjective

Source: webster1913