pyrophoric
/ˌpaɪrəˈfɔːrɪk/
adjective
- Describing a substance that can ignite spontaneously in air at or below room temperature.
- The lab stored the pyrophoric chemical in a sealed container under inert gas.
- Handling pyrophoric materials requires special safety training.
- Some pyrophoric metals, like finely divided iron, can burst into flames when exposed to oxygen.
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