pyrophoric alloy

noun

An alloy, especially one of iron or cerium, that emits sparks when scratched or struck.

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Meanings

nounpyrophoric alloy (plural pyrophoric alloys)

plural pyrophoric alloys

  1. An alloy, especially one of iron or cerium, that emits sparks when scratched or struck.
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