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 the genus Pyrophorus

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Examples

  • A pyrophore is a metal which emits sparks when scraped or struck.

    The Stars My Destination Bester, Alfred 1956

  • A pyrophore is a metal which emits sparks when scraped or struck.

    The Stars My Destination Bester, Alfred 1956

  • A pyrophore is a metal which emits sparks when scraped or struck.

    Tiger! Tiger! Bester, Alfred 1955

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