ignescent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite can emit sparks or burst into flame

WordNet

Ig*nes"cent adjective
Etymology
L. ignescens, p.pr. of ignescere to become inflamed, fr. ignis fire: cf. F. ignescent.
Definitions
  1. Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones.

Webster 1913