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friction match

noun as in match lit by striking

Weak matches

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Mention of the friction match opens to us one broad vista of nineteenth century progress, too great to be more than glanced at.

The phosphorus friction-match of the present day was first introduced on a commercial scale in 1833.

The modern phosphorus friction match came into use about 1833.

Secured behind one of her ears was a cigarette, while a friction match protruded from the other, ready for use.

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