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ferrocerium

 

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Noun ferrocerium has 1 sense
  1. ferrocerium - a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints
    --1 is a kind of
    pyrophoric alloy

Definitions from the Web

Ferrocerium

Definition: Ferrocerium is a synthetic metallic material that generates sparks when struck against a rough surface. It is commonly used as a fire-starting tool due to its ability to produce highly flammable sparks.

Example sentences:

  • When camping, it is essential to have a ferrocerium rod to easily start a fire.
  • The survival expert demonstrated how to use a ferrocerium striker to ignite the tinder bundle.
  • With a quick flick of the wrist, the hiker scraped the ferrocerium rod against the back of his knife, creating a shower of sparks.

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