pyrophoric

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

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.

Συνώνυμα

firing

catching fire

sitting on fire

Μεταφράσεις

pyrophorique

luftentzündlich

piroforico

pirofórico

pirofórico

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

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