Congreve match

Meaning

An early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.

Synonyms

Translations

عُودُ ثِقَاب

cerilla

spírtο

allumette congrève

allumette à friction

niftik

aluqueta

broqueta

Etymology

After its inventor, Sir William Congreve.

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