pyrophoric
Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided stateSpontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
/ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/
Meaning
3 sensesSpontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
Producing sparks, especially by friction.
Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phFrom Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.
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