|
  • Search Results
  • Advanced Search
  • List Builder
  • Random Word

pyrophoric alloy

DEFINITIONS OF: pyrophoric alloy

1

n an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints

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
Launch
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES