Pyrotechnics Glossary

noun a sudden and violent increase in volume and release of energy

• The explosion in the factory caused significant damage to the building.
• Did you hear about the explosion downtown last night?
• That party was an absolute explosion!
• The comedian's jokes were so funny, they caused an explosion of laughter in the audience.

noun a spark or flame that sets something on fire

verb to set on fire; to cause to burn

• The spark from the match will ignite the gas stove.
• I accidentally ignited the fireworks before everyone arrived.
• She knows how to ignite the dance floor with her moves.
• His passionate speech ignited a fire in the hearts of the audience.

noun a substance that propels or drives forward

adjective relating to or capable of propelling

• The rocket was fueled by a highly efficient propellant.
• The fuel that powers the rocket is called propellant.
• Make sure you have enough juice in the propellant tank before takeoff.
• His enthusiasm was the propellant that drove the project forward.