Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A body which will become ignited if exposed to air or water, such as self-lighting logs intended for use at sea in facilitating the rescue of a person who is overboard.
- noun A composition or an apparatus for kindling fire.
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- noun
pyrophorus - noun a
firefly of thegenus Pyrophorus
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Examples
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A pyrophore is a metal which emits sparks when scraped or struck.
The Stars My Destination Bester, Alfred 1956
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A pyrophore is a metal which emits sparks when scraped or struck.
The Stars My Destination Bester, Alfred 1956
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A pyrophore is a metal which emits sparks when scraped or struck.
Tiger! Tiger! Bester, Alfred 1955
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