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View synonyms for friction match

friction match

noun

  1. a kind of match tipped with a compound that ignites by friction.

friction match

noun

  1. a match that ignites as a result of the heat produced by friction when it is struck on a rough surface See also safety match
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Word History and Origins

Origin of friction match1

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

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friction layerfriction pile

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