ignescent

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.

Noun

A stone that emits sparks of fire when struck with steel.

Vertalings

scintillante

Etimologie (Engels)

Verwante met Frans: ignescent

In summary

Latin ignescens, present participle of ignescere (“to become inflamed”), from ignis (“fire”): compare French ignescent.