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English words: pyrometamorphic to pythogenic

300 English words, part 212 of 213 of the words starting with P, A to Z. 19 have a page of their own.

English words pyrometamorphic to pythogenic

  1. pyrometamorphic adjective: Rapidly changed by heat, such as a natural fire, or lava flow.
  2. pyrometamorphism noun: A type of metamorphism in which rocks are changed by heat from burning fossil fuel.
  3. pyrometer noun /paɪˈɹɑ.mɪ.tɚ/: A thermometer designed to measure high temperatures.
  4. pyrometric adjective: Of, or relating to a pyrometer or pyrometry.
  5. pyrometric cone noun: A conical device used to visually gauge heatwork during the firing of ceramics in a kiln. The individual cones in a set soften and fall over at different...
  6. pyrometrical adjective: pyrometric
  7. pyrometrically adverb: By means of pyrometry.
  8. pyrometry noun: The measurement of high temperatures; the body of science and technology that facilitates it.
  9. pyromorphite noun: A yellowish-green mineral, a mixed phosphate and chloride of lead with the chemical formula Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl that is sometimes mined as an ore.
  10. pyromorphous adjective: changing form when heated, especially forming crystals
  11. pyromucate noun: Any salt or ester of pyromucic acid.
  12. pyromucic adjective: of, or relating to pyromucic acid or its derivatives
  13. pyromucic acid noun: furoic acid
  14. pyromucite noun: Any salt of pyromucous acid
  15. pyromucous acid noun: An impure form of pyromucic acid
  16. pyromusical adjective: Involving pyrotechnic displays and music.
  17. Pyron proper noun: A surname.
  18. pyronaridine noun: A particular antimalarial drug
  19. pyrone noun: Any of a class of cyclic chemical compounds that contain an unsaturated six-membered ring with two double bonds, one oxygen atom and a ketone functional group.
  20. pyronecrosis noun: A variant of pyroptosis that requires a caspase.
  21. pyronecrotic adjective: Relating to pyronecrosis.
  22. pyronemataceous adjective: Of or relating to the Pyronemataceae.
  23. pyronin noun: Alternative form of pyronine
  24. pyronine noun: Any of a group of xanthene dyes used to stain RNA, especially in electrophoresis.
  25. pyroninophilic adjective: Readily stained by pyronine.
  26. pyronomics noun: The science of heat; thermodynamics.
  27. pyrope noun /ˈpaɪɹəʊp/: A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.
  28. pyropeltid noun: Any gastropod in the family Pyropeltidae.
  29. pyropen noun: A stylus used in pyrography.
  30. pyrophane noun: A mineral which is opaque in its natural state, but is said to change its color and become transparent by heat.
  31. pyrophanite noun: A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing manganese, oxygen, and titanium.
  32. pyrophanous adjective: made transparent or translucent when heated
  33. pyropheophorbide noun: Any of a group of breakdown products of pheophorbides that retain a porphyrin ring system
  34. pyropheophytin noun: Any of a group of substances, produced by heating chlorophyll, typically present in used olive oil
  35. pyrophile noun: An organism that thrives in the presence of fire.
  36. pyrophilia noun: A paraphilia in which gratification is derived from fire and fire-starting activity.
  37. pyrophilous adjective: That thrive in land that has been burnt by fire
  38. pyrophobe noun: A person who is afraid of fire.
  39. pyrophobia noun: An fear or hatred of fire or flames.
  40. pyrophobic adjective, noun: Suffering from pyrophobia; afraid of fire.
  41. pyrophone noun: a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by flames of gas in tubes of different length
  42. pyrophore noun: pyrophorus
  43. pyrophoric adjective /ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/: Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
  44. pyrophoric alloy noun: An alloy, especially one of iron or cerium, that emits sparks when scratched or struck.
  45. pyrophoric iron noun: finely powdered iron, which ignites spontaneously in air
  46. pyrophoricity noun: The state of being pyrophoric.
  47. pyrophorous adjective: pyrophoric (“producing light or sparks, or spontaneously igniting”)
  48. pyrophorus noun: a substance capable of catching fire spontaneously on exposure to the air, especially in a finely divided state
  49. pyrophosphatase noun: An acid anhydride hydrolase that acts upon diphosphate bonds
  50. pyrophosphate noun: Any salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid.
  51. pyrophosphohydrolase noun: Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of pyrophosphate
  52. pyrophosphokinase noun: Any enzyme that transfers pyrophosphate (diphosphate)
  53. pyrophosphoramide noun: Any amide of a pyrophosphoric acid
  54. pyrophosphoric adjective: of, or relating to pyrophosphoric acid or its derivatives
  55. pyrophosphoric acid noun: A syrupy liquid formed by the dehydration of phosphoric acid; its salts, the pyrophosphates, are used in medicine.
  56. pyrophosphorolysis noun: The lysis of the bonds between the phosphate moieties of a pyrophosphate.
  57. pyrophosphorolytic adjective: Of, pertaining to, or causing pyrophosphorolysis
  58. pyrophosphoryl noun: A (univalent to tetravalent) radical derived from pyrophosphoric acid by removing one to four hydroxy groups
  59. pyrophosphorylase noun: Any pyrophosphate transferase
  60. pyrophosphorylate verb: To react with pyrophosphate
  61. pyrophosphorylated adjective, verb: reacted or combined with pyrophosphate
  62. pyrophosphorylation noun: The act, or the result of pyrophosphorylating
  63. pyrophosphorylysis noun: The cleavage of a nucleoside from a nucleotide by breaking the bond to the phosphate group by a reaction with pyrophosphorylase.
  64. pyrophosphorylytic adjective: Pertaining to pyrophosphorylysis.
  65. pyrophosphotransferase noun: Synonym of pyrophosphokinase.
  66. pyrophotography noun: Any photographic process involving the use of heat to fix the picture.
  67. pyrophyllite noun: A soft, pale aluminosilicate mineral, somewhat resembling talc.
  68. pyrophyte noun /ˈpʌɪɹəˌfʌɪt/: Any plant that is resistant to fire, or that needs fire to propagate
  69. pyrophytic adjective: Being or relating to a pyrophyte.
  70. pyroplastic noun: Burned pieces of waste plastic that are present as a type of pollution in the environment.
  71. pyroplasticity noun: The condition of being pyroplastic.
  72. pyropoikilocytosis noun: A form of hemolytic anemia characterized by an abnormal sensitivity of red blood cells to heat and erythrocyte morphology similar to that seen in thermal burns.
  73. pyroprobe noun: A kind of pyrolyser based on resistive heating, used in mass spectrometry.
  74. pyroptosis noun: A form of programmed cell death associated with antimicrobial responses during inflammation.
  75. pyroptosome noun: A supramolecular assembly of adaptor protein dimers that mediates inflammatory cell death.
  76. pyroptotic adjective: Of or pertaining to pyroptosis.
  77. pyroquilon noun: A particular fungicide.
  78. pyroracemic acid noun: Pyruvic acid.
  79. pyroretin noun: A resinous form of asphalt
  80. pyroscope noun: An early form of pyrometer used to measure high temperatures.
  81. pyrosequence verb: To produce by pyrosequencing.
  82. pyrosequencer noun: A device used in pyrosequencing.
  83. pyrosequencing noun: A technique used to sequence DNA using chemiluminescent enzymatic reactions.
  84. pyrosignal noun: A signal produced by a thermal-imaging camera, especially by a pyrovidicon system
  85. pyrosilicate noun: The silicate anion Si₂O₇⁶⁻; any compound containing this anion
  86. pyrosilicic acid noun: A chemical compound with the formula H₆Si₂O₇
  87. pyrosilver noun: electroplated ware in which the silver is made to sink into the pores of the plated baser metal by the action of heat
  88. pyrosis noun /paɪˈɹoʊsɪs/: A burning sensation in the chest due to reflux of stomach contents in the esophagus.
  89. pyrosmalite noun: A mineral, usually of a pale brown or grey-greenish colour, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of iron and manganese.
  90. pyrosoda noun: A mixture of pyrogallic acid and soda used as a photographic developer.
  91. pyrosol noun: A method to apply a thin coating by pyrolysis of an aerosol.
  92. pyrosomal disease noun: Texas fever.
  93. pyrosome noun: Any of several pelagic colonial tunicates, of the genus Pyrosoma, found in tropical waters.
  94. pyrosophy noun: pyrology
  95. pyrosphere noun: The zone of igneous activity and lava formation, situated between the lithosphere and barysphere.
  96. pyrostat noun: A thermostat designed to operate at high temperatures.
  97. pyrostephid noun: Any siphonophore of the family Pyrostephidae
  98. pyrostilpnite noun: A certain monoclinic form of pyrargyrite.
  99. pyrosulfate noun: Any salt of pyrosulfuric acid.
  100. pyrosulfite noun: metabisulfite
  101. pyrosulfuric adjective: of, or relating to pyrosulfuric acid or its derivatives
  102. pyrosulfuric acid noun: The acid, H₂S₂O₇, formed by the reaction of sulfur trioxide with sulfuric acid; used in the manufacture of explosives etc.
  103. pyrosulfuryl noun: A divalent group -S₂O₅-
  104. pyrosulphate noun: Alternative spelling of pyrosulfate.
  105. pyrosulphite noun: The anion S₂O₅²⁻; any salt containing this anion
  106. pyrosulphuric adjective: Alternative spelling of pyrosulfuric.
  107. pyrosulphuric acid noun: Alternative spelling of pyrosulfuric acid.
  108. pyrosynthesis noun: synthesis by the application of heat
  109. pyrosynthetic adjective: Relating to pyrosynthesis
  110. pyrotag noun: A sequence derived from 454 pyrosequencing of PCR-based small subunit ribosomal RNA amplicons.
  111. pyrotagged adjective: sequenced by means of pyrotagging
  112. pyrotagging noun: sequencing by means of pyrotags
  113. pyrotartareous adjective: pyrotartaric
  114. pyrotartaric adjective: of, or relating to pyrotartaric acid or its derivatives
  115. pyrotartarous adjective: Alternative form of pyrotartareous.
  116. pyrotartranil noun: The compound 1-phenyl-3-methyl-2,5-pyrrolidinedione formed by heating aniline with pyrotartaric acid
  117. pyrotartrate noun: Any salt or ester of pyrotartaric acid.
  118. pyrotartrimide noun: The imide of pyrotartaric acid
  119. pyrotechnian noun: pyrotechnician
  120. pyrotechnic adjective /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈtɛknɪk/: Of or relating to fireworks.
  121. pyrotechnic composition noun: A substance or mixture of substances designed to make an effect as a result of non-detonative exothermic reactions.
  122. pyrotechnic initiator noun: An ignition device, designed to ignite more difficult-to-ignite materials, such as thermites, solid fuel rockets, etc.
  123. pyrotechnical adjective: Of or pertaining to pyrotechnics
  124. pyrotechnically adverb: By means of pyrotechnics.
  125. pyrotechnician noun: A person who designs or organises pyrotechnics.
  126. pyrotechnics noun /ˌpaɪ.ɹəˈtɛk.nəks/: The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
  127. pyrotechnist noun: A pyrotechnician: person skilled in the manufacture or setting off of fireworks and firework displays.
  128. pyrotechnologic adjective: pyrotechnological
  129. pyrotechnological adjective: Relating to pyrotechnology
  130. pyrotechnology noun: The technology of pyrotechnics
  131. pyrotechny noun: The manufacture and use of fireworks.
  132. pyrotect noun: pyrotechnist
  133. pyroterebic acid noun: An acid obtained by the heating or dry distillation of terebic acid.
  134. pyroteuthid noun: Any member of the Pyroteuthidae.
  135. pyrotheology noun: An interpretation that views faith as a particular way of engaging with the world rather than a set of beliefs about the world.
  136. pyrotherapeutic adjective: Relating to pyrotherapy.
  137. pyrotherapy noun: The therapeutic use of fever (high body temperature)
  138. pyrothere noun: An extinct South American mammal, of the order †Pyrotheria, that resembled elephants.
  139. pyrotheriid noun: Any member of the Pyrotheriidae.
  140. pyrotic adjective, noun: Caustic.
  141. pyrotol noun: An explosive usually used in combination with dynamite.
  142. pyrotoxin noun: Any of several pyrogenic bacterial toxins.
  143. pyrotritaric adjective: Only used in pyrotritaric acid
  144. pyrotritaric acid noun: An acid, systematic name 2,5-dimethyl-3-furoic acid, with empirical formula C₇H₈O₃, formed by heating tartaric acid.
  145. pyrotritartaric adjective: Only used in pyrotritartaric acid
  146. pyrotritartaric acid noun: Alternative form of pyrotritaric acid.
  147. pyrotron noun /ˈpaɪ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌtɹɒn/: A magnetic mirror.
  148. pyrotungstic adjective: of, or relating to pyrotungstic acid or its derivatives
  149. pyrouric adjective: cyanuric
  150. pyrovalerone noun /paɪ.roʊˈvæl.ɚ.roʊn/: A psychoactive drug, (RS)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)pentan-1-one, used to treat chronic fatigue and as an anorectic. It belongs to the family of...
  151. pyrovanadic adjective: of, or relating to pyrovanadic acid or its derivatives
  152. pyrovidicon noun: A pyroelectric vidicon.
  153. pyroxamide noun: The carboxylic acid derivative of pyridine N'-hydroxy-N-pyridin-3-yloctanediamide
  154. pyroxamine noun: A chemical analog of diphenylpyraline.
  155. pyroxanthin noun: A yellow, crystalline substance obtained from creosote etc; it seems to be a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.
  156. pyroxanthogen noun: The component of wood tar from which pyroxanthin is obtained
  157. pyroxasulfone noun: The pesticide 3-[[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-yl]methylsulfonyl]-5,5-dimethyl-4H-1,2-oxazole
  158. pyroxene noun /paɪˈɹɒk.siːn/: Any of a group of crystalline minerals containing silicates of iron, magnesium and calcium.
  159. pyroxenic adjective: of, relating to, or containing pyroxene
  160. pyroxenite noun /paɪˈɹɑksin.aɪt/: A heavy, dark igneous rock consisting mostly of pyroxene minerals with smaller amounts of olivine and hornblende.
  161. pyroxenitic adjective: Of or relating to pyroxenite.
  162. pyroxenoid noun: any of a large group of minerals physically resembling pyroxene
  163. pyroxferroite noun: A yellowish silicate of the pyroxene group with a triclinic crystal structure.
  164. pyroxmangite noun: A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing iron, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.
  165. pyroxychlor noun: A particular fungicide.
  166. pyroxyfur noun: A particular fungicide.
  167. pyroxylic adjective: Created by the destructive distillation of wood.
  168. pyroxylic spirit noun: A mixture of acetone, methanol, methyl acetate, etc. obtained by the destructive distillation of wood in the manufacture of pyroligneous acid.
  169. pyroxylin noun: A highly inflammable form of nitrocellulose; used in the manufacture of collodion and lacquers.
  170. pyrozone noun: A preparation of ether peroxide used as a mouthwash.
  171. pyrraline noun: a heterocyclic aldehyde and primary alcohol with formal name 5-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde
  172. pyrrazolooxadiazepine noun: Any of a class of organic compound composed of a pyrrole ring fused to an oxadiazepine system
  173. pyrrh- prefix: red
  174. Pyrrha proper noun /ˈpɪrə/: The wife of Deucalion.
  175. pyrrhexia noun: Alternative spelling of pyrexia.
  176. pyrrhic adjective, noun /ˈpɪ.ɹɪk/: Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
  177. pyrrhic victory noun /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/: A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.
  178. pyrrhical adjective: pyrrhic
  179. pyrrhichius noun: pyrrhic
  180. pyrrhicist noun: One who danced the Pyrrhichios.
  181. pyrrhite noun: A form of pyrochlore
  182. pyrrhoarsenite noun: A form of berzeliite containing some antimony
  183. pyrrhocorid noun: Any member of the family Pyrrhocoridae.
  184. pyrrholite noun: An aluminosilicate pinite of calcium and potassium
  185. Pyrrhonean adjective: Of or relating to Pyrrhonism.
  186. Pyrrhonian adjective /pɪˈɹəʊ.ni.ən/: Characteristic of the Greek philosopher Pyrrho
  187. Pyrrhonic adjective: Of or relating to Pyrrhonism.
  188. Pyrrhonical adjective: Of or relating to Pyrrhonism.
  189. Pyrrhonism noun /ˈpɪɹənɪz(ə)m/: The system of skeptical philosophy established by Pyrrho of Elis, centred on the idea that nothing can be known for certain; widespread skepticism,...
  190. Pyrrhonist noun: A follower of Pyrrho or Pyrrhonism; a philosophical skeptic.
  191. Pyrrhonistic adjective: Of or relating to Pyrrhonism.
  192. pyrrhonize verb: To be sceptical; to practise Pyrrhonism.
  193. pyrrhosiderite noun: A form of lepidocrocite
  194. pyrrhotine noun: pyrrhotite
  195. pyrrhotite noun /ˈpɪɹətaɪt/: A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.
  196. pyrrhotitic adjective: of, relating to, or consisting of pyrrhotite
  197. pyrrhous adjective: reddish; ruddy
  198. pyrrhoxanthininol noun: A particular carotenoid.
  199. pyrrhuline adjective: Relating to bullfinches of the genus Pyrrhula.
  200. pyrrhuloxia noun /ˌpɪɹəˈlɒksiə/: Cardinalis sinuatus a North American bird with grey and red plumage.
  201. Pyrrhus proper noun /ˈpaɪɹəs/: A male given name from Ancient Greek.
  202. pyrrobutamine noun /ˌpɪɹəˈbjuːtəmiːn/: A particular antihistamine drug.
  203. pyrrocaine noun: An anesthetic drug.
  204. pyrrocidine noun: Any of a group of bioactive natural products.
  205. pyrroindomycin noun: Any of a group of antibiotics that have a spirotetramate structure
  206. pyrrol noun: Alternative spelling of pyrrole.
  207. pyrrole noun /ˈpɪɹəʊl/: Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and a nitrogen atom; especially the simplest one, C₄H₅N.
  208. pyrrolic adjective: Pertaining to, or having a structure based on, a pyrrole
  209. pyrrolide noun: The univalent anion derived from pyrrolidine by loss of a hydrogen ion
  210. pyrrolidine noun: Any of a class of heterocyclic amines having a saturated five-membered ring; especially the parent compound of this class, C₄H₉N.
  211. pyrrolidinedione noun: A derivative of pyrrolidine having two carbonyl groups
  212. pyrrolidinium noun: A cation formed by protonation of a pyrrolidine
  213. pyrrolidino- prefix: Containing a pyrrolidine ring.
  214. pyrrolidinone noun: Any heterocyclic ketone derived from pyrrolidine, but especially any 2-pyrrolidinone (a form of cyclic amide)
  215. pyrrolidinopentiophenone noun: Any pyrrolidine derivative of pentiophenone, but especially the α- isomer which is the synthetic stimulant flikka
  216. pyrrolidinophenone noun: Any of a class of recreational designer drugs with psychostimulant effects.
  217. pyrrolidinyl noun: A radical derived from pyrrolidine
  218. pyrrolidinyloxy noun: The N-oxygen free radical derived from pyrrolidine
  219. pyrrolidinylthiambutene noun: An opioid analgesic drug from the thiambutene family.
  220. pyrrolidone noun /ˈpɪɹəlɪˌdəʊn/: any of a class of heterocyclic ketones derived from a pyrrolidine; especially 2-pyrrolidone, the simplest γ-lactam
  221. pyrrolidonecarboxylic adjective: Alternative form of pyrrolidone carboxylic.
  222. pyrrolidonyl noun: A univalent radical derived from pyrrolidone
  223. pyrroline noun: Any of three isomeric monounsaturated heterocycles having a five-membered ring and one nitrogen atom C₄H₇N; any derivative of these compounds
  224. pyrrolinone noun: A cyclic ketone formally derived from 2-pyrroline
  225. pyrrolizidine noun /pɪɹəʊˈlɪzəˌdiːn/: Any of a class of alkaloids, found in many plants, that are hepatotoxic.
  226. pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis noun: A disease caused by chronic poisoning from ingesting plants that contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
  227. pyrrolizine noun: A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of a pyrrole ring fused to that of pyrrolidine
  228. pyrrolnitrin noun: An antifungal antibiotic.
  229. pyrrolo noun: A functional group consisting of a pyrrole ring fused onto another part of the molecule.
  230. pyrrolobenzodiazepine noun: A class of compounds with antibiotic and anti-tumor properties.
  231. pyrrolocarbazole noun: Any of several isomeric tetracyclic heterocycles composed of a pyrrole ring fused to a carbazole moiety
  232. pyrroloindole noun: A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle composed of a pyrrole ring fused to one of indole
  233. pyrroloindoline noun: Any of several isomeric tricyclic heterocycles composed of a pyrrole ring fused to indoline
  234. pyrrolone noun: Any heterocyclic ketone derived from pyrrole
  235. pyrrolopyridine noun: Any heterobicyclic compound containing fused pyrrole and pyridine rings
  236. pyrroloquinoline noun: Any of a family of compounds containing a pyrrole ring fused to the benzene ring of a quinoline
  237. pyrroloquinolinequinone noun: Any quinone derived from a pyrroloquinoline; the third known redox cofactor in bacteria, after nicotinamide and flavin.
  238. pyrrolostatin noun: A lipid peroxidation inhibitor with the molecular formula C₁₅H₂₁N_(O2).
  239. pyrrolotriazine noun: An organic compound composed of a pyrrole ring fused to a triazine ring, or a derivative thereof.
  240. pyrrolyl noun: A radical derived from pyrrole
  241. pyrrolysine noun: An amino acid found in methanogenic bacteria.
  242. pyrrolysyl noun: A univalent radical derived from pyrrolysine
  243. pyrromethene noun: dipyrrin
  244. pyrrothine noun: Any of a class of antibiotics derived from dithiolopyrrolone
  245. pyrryl noun: Any of three univalent radicals, C₄H₄N, formally derived from pyrrole by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
  246. pyruric adjective: Alternative form of pyrouric.
  247. pyruvaldehyde noun /ˌpaɪɹuːˈvældɪhaɪd/: Methylglyoxal.
  248. pyruvamide noun: The amide of pyruvic acid CH₃-CO-CONH₂
  249. pyruvate noun /pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/: Any salt or ester of pyruvic acid.
  250. pyruvic adjective /pʌɪˈruː.vɪk/: Of or pertaining to pyruvic acid or its derivatives.
  251. pyruvic acid noun /pʌɪˌruː.vɪk ˈas.ɪd/: A yellowish organic keto acid, 2-oxopropanoic acid, which occurs as an intermediate in many metabolic processes, especially glycolysis.
  252. pyruvil noun: A complex nitrogenous compound obtained by heating together pyruvic acid and urea.
  253. pyruvin noun: A poorly-characterised derivative of pyruvic acid formed by heating glycerol with tartaric acid
  254. pyruvoyl noun: The univalent radical derived from pyruvic acid by loss of a hydroxyl group
  255. pyruvyl noun: The univalent radical derived from pyruvic acid by loss of a hydrogen atom
  256. pyrvinium noun: An anthelmintic used against pinworms.
  257. pyrylium noun: A six-member aromatic heterocyclic cation containing five carbon atoms and an oxygen atom that carries a positive charge; any derivative of this compound.
  258. pysane noun: Alternative spelling of pisane.
  259. pysanka noun /ˈpɪsəŋkə/: A hand-decorated Ukrainian Easter egg with intricate designs.
  260. pysanky noun: Alternative form of pysanka
  261. pyshka noun: A Russian variety of doughnut, either ring-shaped or without a hole.
  262. pysma noun: The asking of a series of questions requiring complex answers.
  263. pysmatic adjective: questioning
  264. pyson noun: Alternative spelling of pisane.
  265. pyt noun: Initialism of pretty young thing.
  266. pytamine noun: A diuretic.
  267. pyterlite noun: Synonym of rapakivi.
  268. Pythag. adjective: Abbreviation of Pythagorean.
  269. Pythagoras proper noun /paɪˈθæɡ.ə.ɹəs/: A male given name from Ancient Greek of mostly historical use, and a transliteration from modern Greek.
  270. Pythagoras cup noun: Alternative form of Pythagorean cup.
  271. Pythagorean adjective, noun /p(a)ɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/: A follower of Pythagoras; someone who believes in or advocates Pythagoreanism.
  272. Pythagorean bean noun: The fava bean.
  273. Pythagorean cup noun: A practical joke device in a form of a drinking cup, sometimes used to make statements about greed. When it is filled beyond a certain point, a siphoning...
  274. Pythagorean expectation noun: A statistic that estimates the number of games a team should win based on runs scored and runs allowed, rather than actual wins and losses.
  275. Pythagorean field noun: A field in which every sum of two squares is a square.
  276. Pythagorean quadruple noun: A set of four positive integers a, b, c, and d, for which a²+b²+c²=d²
  277. Pythagorean triangle noun: A triangle whose sides form a Pythagorean triple, such as 3, 4, 5.
  278. Pythagorean trigonometric identity noun: The equality sin (x)²+ cos (x)²=1, holding for all real and complex x, equivalent to the application of the Pythagorean theorem to the unit circle.
  279. Pythagorean triple noun: A set of three positive integers a, b and c, for which a²+b²=c².
  280. Pythagoreanism noun: The esoteric and metaphysical beliefs held by Pythagoras and his followers.
  281. Pythagoric adjective, noun /pʌɪˈθaɡəɹɪk/: Pythagorean.
  282. Pythagorical adjective: Pythagorean.
  283. Pythagorically adverb: In a Pythagorical manner.
  284. Pythagorician noun: Synonym of Pythagorean.
  285. Pythagorist noun: A Pythagorean.
  286. pythagorize verb /pəˈθæɡ.əˌɹaɪz/: To speculate in the manner of Pythagoras.
  287. Pythagorizer noun: One who Pythagorizes.
  288. Pythia noun /ˈpɪθiə/: A priestess of Pythian Apollo, the Oracle of Delphi
  289. pythiaceous adjective: Belonging to the family Pythiaceae of water molds.
  290. pythiad noun: The interval of time between the Pythian Games of Ancient Greece: either four or eight years, depending on the historical period.
  291. pythiambic adjective: Describing Pythian verse that has an iambic form.
  292. Pythian adjective, noun: Of or relating to Delphi or to its priestess, Pythia.
  293. Pythian verse noun: dactylic hexameter
  294. Pythiast noun: A person who consulted the oracle at Delphi
  295. Pythic adjective: Synonym of Pythian.
  296. pythid noun: Any beetle of the family Pythidae.
  297. pythiosis noun: Infection by the mold Pythium insidiosum.
  298. pythocholic acid noun: A bile acid found in certain snakes.
  299. pythogenesis noun: The production of disease by filth.
  300. pythogenic adjective: Produced by filth.

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Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under P: 63,631 words, in 213 parts.