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pyrophoric

Adjective CEFR B2
ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk

Definitions

  1. Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
  2. Producing sparks, especially by friction.
  3. Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.

Equivalents

Françaispyrophorique
Deutschpyrophor
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pyrophorous pyrophosphoric pyrophosphorolytic pyrophosphorylated pyrophosphorylytic pyrophytic

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