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English
Etymology
From eu- + Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + -ion.
Pronunciation
Noun
eupyrion (plural eupyrions)
- (archaic, historical) A device historically used for obtaining instantaneous light, such as a lucifer match.
1830, Michael Faraday, Chemical Manipulation:A flint and steel, with matches, or, what is far better, an eupyrion, should always be conveniently placed in the laboratory, and near to it a candle and candlestick
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