ignescent

ignescent

(ɪɡˈnɛsənt)

adj

1. giving off sparks when struck, as a flint

2. capable of bursting into flame

n

an ignescent substance

[C19: from Latin ignescere to become inflamed]

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ig•nes•cent

(ɪgˈnɛs ənt)

adj.

1. emitting sparks of fire.

2. bursting into flame.

[1820–30; < Latin ignēscent-, s. of ignēscēns, present participle of ignēscere to catch fire, derivative of ignis fire; see -escent]

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

ignescent - can emit sparks or burst into flame combustible - capable of igniting and burning

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