IGNESCENT

ignescent

(adjective) can emit sparks or burst into flame

Source: WordNet® 3.1

ignescent (not comparable)

Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.

ignescent (plural ignescents)

A stone that emits sparks of fire when struck with steel.

Source: Wiktionary

Ig*nes"cent, a. Etym: [L. ignescens, p.pr. of ignescere to become inflamed, fr. ignis fire: cf. F. ignescent.]

Definition: Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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