5 letter words starting with PY

Pyrex

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a type of heat-resistant glass, often used for cooking dishes and laboratory equipment

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpaɪreks/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpaɪreks/

Origin and Usage: The word Pyrex was first used in 1915 by Corning Glass Works to describe their new heat-resistant borosilicate glass. The name Pyrex is a combination of the Greek word "pyr" (meaning fire) and the English word "rex" (meaning king). Pyrex is often used for cooking dishes such as casseroles, baking dishes, and pie plates, as well as for laboratory equipment such as beakers and test tubes.

Synonyms: heat-resistant glass, borosilicate glass

Related Words: glass, cookware, bakeware, beaker, flask

Example Sentences:

• She baked a delicious pie in her Pyrex dish.
• The scientist used a Pyrex beaker to measure the chemicals.
• Pyrex is a popular brand of heat-resistant glass.

Pylon Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A tall, vertical structure used to support overhead power lines or other cables.
2. A marking post used in aviation.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈpaɪlɑn/
UK: /ˈpaɪlɒn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pylon" originated from the Greek word "pulon," meaning "gateway." It was first used in English in the 1820s to describe a gateway or entrance. Later, it was used to refer to a tall, vertical structure used to support overhead power lines or other cables. In aviation, a pylon is a marking post used to indicate the edge of a runway or taxiway. Pylons are commonly used in the construction of power lines, and they can be made of wood, steel, concrete, or other materials.

Synonyms:

Support tower, transmission tower, power pole, piling, stanchion.

Related Words:

Column, tower, shaft, strut, spire.

Example Sentences:

1. The power company is replacing the old wooden pylons with steel ones.
2. The pylon marking the edge of the runway was clearly visible to the pilots.
3. The hiker saw the pylon in the distance and knew she was getting close to the trailhead.