pyrophoric
/ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/
paɪ · ɹƏƱFƆː · ɹɪk (3 syllables)
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Definition
Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.
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