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ferrocerium

fer·ro·ce·rium

UK/ˌfɛɹoʊˈsɪəɹiəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints

Origin

From ferro- + cerium.

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