phosphorus match en · NOUN
Etymology
From their use of white phosphorus.
Meanings
- (historical) A friction match tipped with white phosphorus, dangerously able to be ignited by strikes against any surface.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phosphorus matches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
barnburner · Congreve · lucifer match · locofoco · Congreve match · locofoco match · lucifer