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ferrocerium

[ fer-oh-seer-ee-uhm ]

noun

  1. an alloy of 65 percent misch metal and 35 percent iron, used in flints for cigarette lighters.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ferrocerium1

From New Latin; ferro-, cerium
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Example Sentences

A ferrocerium rod will be struck against a rough steel surface at dawn to create the sparks for the flame.

From BBC

The alloy ferrocerium is used to a small extent in iron and steel.

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