Meaning Of The Word Pyrophoric

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What's The Definition Of Pyrophoric?

pyrophoric in American English
capable of igniting spontaneously when exposed to air, as certain finely divided metals
adjective: capable of igniting spontaneously in air

pyrophoric in British English
adjective: (of a chemical) igniting spontaneously on contact with air

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