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.

Synoniemen

firing

catching fire

sitting on fire

Vertalingen

pyrophorique

luftentzündlich

piroforico

pirofórico

pirofórico

Etymologie (Engels)

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