pyrophoric adjective.
[pʌɪrǝ(ʊ)'fɒrɪk] M19.[from
PYROPHORUS +
-IC.]
Chemistry. Liable to ignite spontaneously on exposure to air; (of an alloy) emitting sparks when scratched or struck.
Also
■ pyrophorous
[pʌɪ'rɒf(ǝ)rǝs] adjective E19. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲