pyrophoric alloy

Noun
  1. An alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel;
    Used in lighter flints (synset 115024716)
    is a 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
    subtypes:
    • 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

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