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pyrophoric

/ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/

pyrophoric adjective: spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.

Adjective

pyrophoric

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

pyrophoric meaning in Tamil

pyrophoric in Tamil

காற்றில் தீப்பற்றும்

Synonyms of pyrophoric

Origin of pyrophoric

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

Words formed from pyrophoric

Phrases with pyrophoric

Questions about pyrophoric

What does pyrophoric mean?
Pyrophoric means spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
What is pyrophoric in Tamil?
Pyrophoric in Tamil is காற்றில் தீப்பற்றும். See Pyrophoric meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is pyrophoric?
Pyrophoric is an adjective.
How do you pronounce pyrophoric?
Pyrophoric is pronounced /ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/.

Words near pyrophoric in the dictionary

  1. pyrophobics
  2. pyrophone
  3. pyrophones
  4. pyrophore
  5. pyrophores
  6. pyrophoric
  7. pyrophoric alloy
  8. pyrophoric alloys
  9. pyrophoric iron
  10. pyrophoricity
  11. pyrophorous

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