CEFR B2

pyrophone

noun

Meaning

pyrophone means (music) a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by flames of gas in tubes of different length. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The doctor used pyrophone to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Pyrophone can happen when gas moves through the intestines.

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pyrophone (B2)

noun

Definition

Examples

The doctor used pyrophone to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Pyrophone can happen when gas moves through the intestines.
The quiet room made the pyrophone seem louder than it really was.

How to Use pyrophone

intestinal pyrophone (medical collocation): A rumbling sound from the intestines. — "The doctor noted intestinal pyrophone during the exam."
hear pyrophone (verb pattern): Notice or listen to the rumbling sound. — "You might hear pyrophone when the room is very quiet."

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