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noun
An alloy, especially one of iron or cerium, that emits sparks when scratched or struck.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: alloy, metal
Narrower terms: ferrocerium, misch metal
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