ignescent
ig·nes·cent
Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steelEmitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.
/ɪɡˈnɛsənt/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.
ignescent stones
More definitions
- can emit sparks or burst into flame
Origin
Latin ignescens, present participle of ignescere (“to become inflamed”), from ignis (“fireLatin ignescens, present participle of ignescere (“to become inflamed”), from ignis (“fire”): compare French ignescent. By surface analysis, Latin ign- + -escent.
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