ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ignescent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ignescent is an adjective meaning Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.

Meaning

Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.

More Meanings

  1. A stone that emits sparks of fire when struck with steel.

Example Sentences

ignescent stones

Word Forms

Synonyms for ignescent

Depending on context, synonyms include combustible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include combustible, volatile, scintillating, scintillant, scintillous, scintillescent.

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