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What (who) is pyrophoricity - definition
Pyrophoricity
PROPERTY OF A SUBSTANCE TO SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITE IN AIR WITHOUT HEATING
Pyrophorus; Pyrophoric chemical; Pyrophoric substance; Pyrophoric material; Pyrophoric
A substance is pyrophoric (from , , 'fire-bearing') if it ignites spontaneously in air at or below (for gases) or within 5 minutes after coming into contact with air (for liquids and solids).GHS, seventh revised version.
Pyrophoric
PROPERTY OF A SUBSTANCE TO SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITE IN AIR WITHOUT HEATING
Pyrophorus; Pyrophoric chemical; Pyrophoric substance; Pyrophoric material; Pyrophoric
·adj ·Alt. of Pyrophorous.
pyrophoric
PROPERTY OF A SUBSTANCE TO SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITE IN AIR WITHOUT HEATING
Pyrophorus; Pyrophoric chemical; Pyrophoric substance; Pyrophoric material; Pyrophoric
[?p??r?(?)'f?r?k]
¦ adjective
1. liable to ignite spontaneously in air.
2. (of an alloy) emitting sparks when scratched or struck.
Origin
C19: from mod. L. pyrophorus, from Gk purophoros 'fire-bearing'.
