ferrocerium

Noun

Meaning

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

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Comparison with ferrocerium Flint and steel used to strike sparks were superseded by ferrocerium (sometimes referred to as "flint", although not true flint, " mischmetal ", "hot spark", "metal match", or "fire steel"). Source: Internet

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