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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferrocerium¹

From New Latin; ferro-, cerium

Example Sentences

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

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