pyrophoric alloy

Definitions of pyrophoric alloy
  1. noun
    an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
    see moresee less
    types:
    ferrocerium
    a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints
    misch metal
    a pyrophoric alloy made from a mixture of rare-earth metals
    type of:
    alloy, metal
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘pyrophoric alloy'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family