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Definition of Ignescent
1. Adjective. Can emit sparks or burst into flame.
Similar to: Combustible
Definition of Ignescent
1. a. Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones.
Definition of Ignescent
1. Adjective. Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, '''ignescent''' stones ¹
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Definition of Ignescent
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ignescent
Literary usage of Ignescent
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"ignite, catch, light, etc. kind! cable, a. ignitable. kindling, a. ignescent (тате),
inflammatory (rare or learned); spec, ..."