English word pyrophilia comes from English pyro- ((chemistry) orthoacid.. Fever.. Fire, heat.), English -philia
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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pyro- | English (eng) | (chemistry) orthoacid.. Fever.. Fire, heat. |
-philia | English (eng) | (pathology) abnormal liking or tendency; paraphilia. Liking; love (for something). |
pyrophilia | English (eng) | A paraphilia in which gratification is derived from fire and fire-starting activity. |