Definition of pyrophorus in English:

pyrophorus

noun pʌɪˈrɒf(ə)rəs

1Chemistry. A substance capable (especially in a finely divided state) of igniting spontaneously on exposure to air. Now historical.
2Entomology. In form Pyrophorus. A genus of strongly luminescent fireflies of the family Elateridae, found mainly in neotropical America.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From post-classical Latin pyrophorus or its etymon ancient Greek πυροϕόρος bearer of sacrificial fire from πυρο- + -ϕόρος.

Definition of pyrophorus in US English:

pyrophorus

nounpʌɪˈrɒf(ə)rəs

1Chemistry. A substance capable (especially in a finely divided state) of igniting spontaneously on exposure to air. Now historical.
2Entomology. In form Pyrophorus. A genus of strongly luminescent fireflies of the family Elateridae, found mainly in neotropical America.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From post-classical Latin pyrophorus or its etymon ancient Greek πυροϕόρος bearer of sacrificial fire from πυρο- + -ϕόρος.

单词	pyrophorus
释义	Definition of pyrophorus in English: pyrophorus noun pʌɪˈrɒf(ə)rəs 1Chemistry. A substance capable (especially in a finely divided state) of igniting spontaneously on exposure to air. Now historical. 2Entomology. In form Pyrophorus. A genus of strongly luminescent fireflies of the family Elateridae, found mainly in neotropical America. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From post-classical Latin pyrophorus or its etymon ancient Greek πυροϕόρος bearer of sacrificial fire from πυρο- + -ϕόρος. Definition of pyrophorus in US English: pyrophorus nounpʌɪˈrɒf(ə)rəs 1Chemistry. A substance capable (especially in a finely divided state) of igniting spontaneously on exposure to air. Now historical. 2Entomology. In form Pyrophorus. A genus of strongly luminescent fireflies of the family Elateridae, found mainly in neotropical America. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From post-classical Latin pyrophorus or its etymon ancient Greek πυροϕόρος bearer of sacrificial fire from πυρο- + -ϕόρος.
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