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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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