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ignescent
ig·nes·cent [ ig néss'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
producing sparks when struck: giving off sparks when struck, as a flint does
[Early 19th century. < Latin ignescent-, present participle of ignescere "catch fire" < ignis "fire"]
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