a.
[L. ignescens, p. pr. of ignescere to become inflamed, fr. ignis fire: cf. F. ignescent.]
Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones.
ignescent
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IN BRIEF: adj. - Can emit sparks or burst into flame.
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