ferrocerium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A pyrophoric alloy of iron and cerium that is used with a striker (a steel) to make the spark of a lighter or firestarter.

/ˌfɛɹoʊˈsɪəɹiəm/

ferrocerium

From ferro- + cerium.

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