pyrophoric

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Scrabble points
22
Words With Friends
23
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/

Definition of pyrophoric

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
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adj

  1. Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
  2. Producing sparks, especially by friction.
  3. Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.

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