pyrogen

Meanings

Plural: pyrogens

Noun

any substance characterized by its great flammability
any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature
Any substance that produces fever, or a rise in body temperature
Any substance characterized by great flammability, typically used to coat electric matches.

Origin / Etymology

From pyro- + -gen.

Synonyms

pyrectic

Scrabble Score: 13

pyrogen is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pyrogen is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyrogen is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pyrogen is a valid Words With Friends word