ignescent

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Definition of ignescent in English English dictionary

Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones

can emit sparks or burst into flame

Related Terms

ıgnescent

{a} yielding fire or sparks

Hyphenation

ig·nes·cent

Etymology

() Latin ignescens, present participle of ignescere to become inflamed, from ignis fire: compare French ignescent.