Pyrophoric Alloy (Noun)
Meaning
An alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pyrophoric alloy in the lighter flint sparked when I struck it against the steel wheel, producing a small flame that ignited the fuel.
- The lighter's pyrophoric alloy was made from a combination of metals that were carefully selected for their ability to generate sparks when scratched.
- When the pyrophoric alloy in the fire starter was struck with the steel blade, it emitted a shower of sparks that fell onto the tinder.
- The pyrophoric alloy used in the lighter was designed to produce a high-temperature spark that would ignite the fuel even in cold or windy conditions.
- The pyrophoric alloy in the flint and steel fire starter was a key component of the device, as it was responsible for generating the sparks that would ignite the tinder.