selbstentzündlich
pyrophoric; spontaneously flammable
English translations
- 01
spontaneously combustible
Word details
- German meaning
- Selbstentzündlich bedeutet, dass sich ein Stoff ohne äußere Zündquelle entzünden kann.
- English meaning
- Spontaneous combustion means that a substance can ignite without an external ignition source.
- Synonym
- pyrophor
- German example
- Bestimmte Chemikalien sind selbstentzündlich und müssen vorsichtig gelagert werden.
- English example
- Certain chemicals are spontaneously combustible and must be stored carefully.
Related words
- hypergolisch
Hypergolic
- pyrophor
Pyrophoric
Example sentences with “selbstentzündlich”
Der Stoff ist hochgradig selbstentzündlich. (The substance is highly pyrophoric.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'selbstentzündlich' mean in a safety context?
It describes materials that can ignite without an external spark when exposed to air. It is a compound of 'selbst' (self) and 'entzündlich' (flammable).