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A pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium
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ferrocerium
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n. a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints
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n. A pyrophoric alloy of iron and cerium that is used to make the flints for cigarette lighters
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Ferrocerium is a man-made metallic material that produces hot sparks at temperatures of about when scraped against a rough surface ( pyrophoricity ), such as ridged steel. Because of this property it is used in many applications, such as clockwork toys ...