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Meaning of pirógrafo

pirógrafo: It is a device that is used to make pyro-etcheds i.e. make engravings or drawings burning a material, for example wood (can also be used on cork or leather). It is an electrical device with a resistance and that has a nickel or platinum tip, which is heated and used to engrave. In Colombia we also call it a router or cautin.; It is a device that is used to make pyro-etcheds i.e. make engravings or drawings burning a material, for example wood (can also be used on cork or leather). It is an electrical device with a resistance and that has a nickel or platinum tip, which is heated and used to engrave.; From Greek pyro, fire and grapho, write, record, draw. Device to engrave, draw or write with heat, burning and marking the surface of the object.