Associations to the word «Pyrophoric»
Noun
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Wiktionary
PYROPHORIC, adjective. Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state
PYROPHORIC, adjective. Producing sparks, especially by friction
PYROPHORIC, adjective. (fire investigation) Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
PYROPHORIC ALLOY, noun. An alloy, especially one of iron or cerium, that emits sparks when scratched or struck
PYROPHORIC IRON, noun. Finely powdered iron, which ignites spontaneously in air
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