pyrogen

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

• 🇵🇹Substância que pode causar aumento da temperatura corporal, frequentemente associada a febre, ou substância caracterizada por alta inflamabilidade.

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.

   🇵🇹Substância inflamável

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Pirógeno

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