pyrogen

A substance that can cause a rise in body temperature, often associated with fever, or a substance characterized by its great flammability.

• 🇩🇪Ein Stoff, der Fieber auslösen kann, oft im Zusammenhang mit Entzündungen oder Infektionen; auch ein Stoff, der leicht entflammbar ist.

1. Flammable substance C2 formal scientific

   Any substance characterized by its great flammability or ability to produce heat.

   • The laboratory stored pyrogens in a secure, fireproof container.
   • Pyrogens are used in some industrial processes that require high heat.
   • The chemical was classified as a pyrogen due to its extreme flammability.

   🇩🇪Entzündliche Substanz

   Synonyme: combustibleflammableinflammable

2. Fever-inducing substance C2 formal medical

   Any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature, often used in medical contexts.

   • The injection was tested for the presence of pyrogens to ensure patient safety.
   • Pyrogens can trigger an immune response leading to fever.
   • The pharmaceutical company removed all pyrogens from the vaccine.

   🇩🇪Pyrogen

• pyrogens plural form
• pyrogens' possessive plural form
• pyrogen's possessive singular form