pyrophoric

  1. Adjective.  spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
  2. Adjective.  producing sparks, especially by friction.
  3. Adjective.  (''fire investigation'') Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.

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