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adj
Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
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adj
Producing sparks, especially by friction.
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adj
Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
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Qualifier: fire investigation
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History
From Ancient Greek πυροφόρος (purophóros, “fire-bearing”) + -ic. Analyzable as pyro- + -phore + -ic.
Across languages
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