pyrophoric

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) +‎ -ic. Analyzable as pyro- +‎ -phore +‎ -ic

Pronunciation

py*ro*phor*ic

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Adjective

pyrophoric

1. spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state
2. producing sparks, especially by friction
3. (fire investigation) Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.

Related terms

• pyro-
• spontaneous combustion
• fire
• pyrolysis
• pyrophoric alloy

Translations

spontaneously igniting in air

• Czech: samovznětlivý
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producing sparks

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fire investigation

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• French: ^{(please verify)} pyrophorique (fr)
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References

DeHaan, J. D. (2002). Kirk's fire investigation (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. (3)