English
Etymology
From the Gr. terms ���ο (meaning fire) and phor (meaning carry)
Pronunciation
py*ro*phor*ic
rfap
Adjective
pyrophoric
#spontaneous|spontaneously ignite|igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state
#producing sparks, especially by friction
#(fire investigation) Able to oxidize with expose|exposure to atmosphere|atmospheric oxygen at normal temperature|temperatures.
Related terms
pyro-
spontaneous combustion
fire
pyrolysis
pyrophoric alloy
Translations
trans-top|spontaneously igniting in air
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trans-top|producing sparks
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trans-top|fire investigation
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References
DeHaan?, J. D. (2002). Kirk's fire investigation (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. (3)
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