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pyrogen

/ˈpaɪ.rə.dʒən/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈpaɪ.rə.dʒən/

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

  • 🇷🇺Вещество, которое может вызывать повышение температуры тела, часто связанное с лихорадкой, или вещество, характеризующееся высокой воспламеняемостью.
  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.

    🇷🇺Воспламеняющееся вещество

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Пироген

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