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adjective - spontaneous, spontaneously ignite, igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state
- producing sparks, especially by friction
- (fire investigation) Able to oxidize with expose, exposure to atmosphere, atmospheric oxygen at normal temperature, temperatures.
Etymology: From the terms (meaning fire) and phor (meaning carry)
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