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ferrocerium

American  
[fer-oh-seer-ee-uhm] / ˌfɛr oʊˈsɪər i əm /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of ferrocerium

From New Latin; ferro-, cerium

Example Sentences

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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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