pyrophoric

Betekenis (Engels)

1. Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
2. Producing sparks, especially by friction.
3. Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.

Sinonieme

firing

catching fire

sitting on fire

Vertalings

pyrophorique

luftentzündlich

piroforico

pirofórico

pirofórico

Etimologie (Engels)

From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.