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Pyrophorus (alchemy)
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An 18th century chemical symbol indicating pyrophorus.
The term "pyrophorus" refers to a pulverized substance, typically metals, that glow with light when heated to a certain temperature. This effect is probably due to the ability of pulverized material to absorb a high degree of oxygen, thus charging the fire.
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Symmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains straight lines, Has crossing lines.
Category: Alchemical Symbols.
Pyrophorus (alchemy) is part of the Alchemical processes group.
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