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pyrophoric

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "pyrophoric" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

pyrophoric

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

pyrophoric is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, pyrophoric is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpyrophoric

1adjective
  • Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state
  • Producing sparks, especially by friction
  • (fire investigation) Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
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