pyrophoric
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Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.
Pronunciation edit
py*ro*phor*ic
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Adjective edit
pyrophoric
- Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
- Producing sparks, especially by friction.
- (fire investigation) Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
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Translations edit
spontaneously igniting in air
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producing sparks
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fire investigation
References edit
DeHaan, J. D. (2002). Kirk's fire investigation (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. (3)