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pyrophoric alloy
1. An alloy such as ferrocerium that produces a spark when struck with metal (steel) at an angle; used for automatic cigarette lighters.
2. An alloy in powder form that spontaneously oxidizes in air, reaching high temperatures.
2. An alloy in powder form that spontaneously oxidizes in air, reaching high temperatures.
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pyro-, pyr-
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