ferrocerium
Pronunciation: /ˌfɛɹoʊˈsɪəɹiəm/
The English word “ferrocerium” has 1 meaning listed here.
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.
Etymology
From ferro- + cerium.
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