pyrophoric

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

firing

catching fire

sitting on fire

Translations

pyrophorique

luftentzündlich

piroforico

pirofórico

pirofórico

Etymology

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