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ferrocerium (n)
a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints
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a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints
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Ferrocerium, also known as fire steel, is a man-made alloy primarily composed of iron and cerium.
The ferrocerium rod is a crucial component of many fire-starting tools, including lighters and survival kits.
When the ferrocerium rod is scraped against a hard surface, it produces sparks that can ignite tinder and start a fire.
Ferrocerium is a pyrophoric material, meaning it ignites spontaneously in the presence of oxygen.
