English Explanatory Dictionary

phosphorus match

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A friction match tipped with white phosphorus, dangerously able to be ignited by strikes against any surface.

Word forms

phosphorus match phosphorus matches

Etymology

From their use of white phosphorus.

Synonyms

locofoco locofoco match barnburner lucifer lucifer match Congreve match Congreve
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