Editing Pyrotechnics (section)

{{Short description|Science of creating combustibles and explosives for entertainment}}
[[Image:Pyrotechnics.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Pyrotechnic [[Gerb (pyrotechnic)|gerb]]s used in the entertainment industry]]

'''Pyrotechnics''' is the science and craft of creating [[fireworks]], but also includes [[safety matches]], oxygen candles, [[Pyrotechnic fastener|explosive bolts (and other fasteners)]], parts of automotive [[airbag]]s, as well as gas-pressure blasting in mining, quarrying, and demolition. This trade relies upon self-contained and self-sustained [[exothermic]] chemical reactions to make heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. The name [[etymology|comes]] from the Greek words ''pyr'' (πυρ; 'fire') and ''technikós'' (τεχνικός; 'artistic').<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics | Define Pyrotechnics at Dictionary.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Improper use of pyrotechnics could lead to [[List of pyrotechnic incidents|pyrotechnic accidents]]. People responsible for the safe storage, handling, and functioning of pyrotechnic devices are known as [[pyrotechnician]]s.