phosphorus match
phosphorus match · phosphorus matches
A friction match tipped with white phosphorus, dangerously able to be ignited by…A friction match tipped with white phosphorus, dangerously able to be ignited by strikes against any surface.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A friction match tipped with white phosphorus, dangerously able to be ignited by strikes against any surface.
Origin
From their use of white phosphorus.From their use of white phosphorus.
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Forms
plural: phosphorus matches| Singular | phosphorus match |
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