pyrophoric

adjective

Spontaneously igniting in air.

adjective

Producing sparks by friction.

Same as pyrophorous.

adjective

Light-producing; of or pertaining to pyrophorus.

adjective

finely reduced iron, which ignites spontaneously on contact with air.

adjective

spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state

adjective

producing sparks, especially by friction

adjective

Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.