ignescent

(ɪɡˈnɛsənt) adj1. giving off sparks when struck, as a flint2. capable of bursting into flamenan ignescent substance[C19: from Latin ignescere to become inflamed]

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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Adj.

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

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adj can emit sparks or burst into flame

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