PYROPHORIC

Etymology

Adjective

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.

Source: Wiktionary


Pyr`o*phor"ic, Py*roph"o*rous, a. Etym: [Pyro- + Gr.

Definition: Light-producing; of or pertaining to pyrophorus. Pyrophoric iron (Chem.), finely reduced iron, which ignites spontaneously on contact with air.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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