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pyrophorus

 

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Noun pyrophorus has 1 sense
  1. Pyrophorus, genus Pyrophorus - tropical click beetles
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Elateridae, family Elateridae
    --1 has members: firefly, fire beetle, Pyrophorus noctiluca

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Pyrophorus

Definition

A pyrophorus, in different contexts, can refer to various things.

As a Noun

Sense 1: Bioluminescent Beetle

In entomology, pyrophorus refers to a genus of bioluminescent beetles found in South and Central America.

Sample Sentence: The pyrophorus beetles emit a captivating green glow during the dark nights of the rainforest.

As a Noun

Sense 2: Substance Used for Ignition

Pyrophorus can also refer to a substance used for creating sparks or initiating combustion.

Sample Sentence: The blacksmith used a pyrophorus to ignite the forge and start the metalworking process.

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