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PYROPHORICITY [1 record]

Record 1 2005-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Fuels
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

The property of a material or substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air or when rubbed or struck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des combustibles
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Propriété d'une matière qui s'enflamme spontanément au contact de l'air, sous l'effet d'un choc, ou par frottement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Propiedades de los combustibles
  • Fuegos y explosiones
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