pyrophorus

See also: Pyrophorus

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + φέρω (phérō, “to bear”). Analyzable as pyro- +‎ -phorus

Noun

pyrophorus (uncountable)

1. a substance capable of taking fire spontaneously on exposure to the air, especially in a finely divided state

Anagrams

• porphyrous