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Meaning of pyrophoric | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

/ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈfɔː.ɹɪk/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français pyrophorique

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

pyrophorous pyrophosphoric pyrophosphorolytic pyrophosphorylated pyrophosphorylytic pyrophytic