sulfur match
sulfur match · sulfur matches
A match activated by a sulfuric reaction, formerly by immersion of various chemicals…A match activated by a sulfuric reaction, formerly by immersion of various chemicals in sulfuric acid and now more usually by friction and some amount of phosphorus.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A match activated by a sulfuric reaction, formerly by immersion of various chemicals in sulfuric acid and now more usually by friction and some amount of phosphorus.
(obsolete)A kind of taper or miniature torch produced by splintering tar barrels, immersing the slips into sulfur, and applying them to a flame.
Forms
plural: sulfur matchesSynonyms
3 synonymssulfur-infused taper:spunktar-barrel match
sulfuric match:brimstone match