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metal vs pyrophoric alloy

pyrophoric alloy vs metal

metal and pyrophoric alloy both are nouns.

metal is an adjective but pyrophoric alloy is not an adjective.

metal is a verb but pyrophoric alloy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metal Yes Yes Yes No
pyrophoric alloy Yes No No No
As nouns, pyrophoric alloy is a hyponym of metal; that is, pyrophoric alloy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than metal:
  • metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
  • pyrophoric alloy: an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
metal (noun) pyrophoric alloy (noun)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
metal (adjective) pyrophoric alloy (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (verb) pyrophoric alloy (verb)
cover with metal
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