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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.
Pronunciation
py*ro*phor*ic
Adjective
pyrophoric
- Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
- Producing sparks, especially by friction.
- (fire investigation) Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
Derived terms
Translations
spontaneously igniting in air
References
DeHaan, J. D. (2002). Kirk's fire investigation (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. (3)