Parlour match

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA low-sulphur or sulphurless friction match, a friction match with no disagreeable brimstone odour, particularly those employing paraffin instead of sulphur to slow the combustion of the matchstick.

Synonyms

squib vesta sulphur candle matchwood sulfur candle tinder fire-plough charcloth fettling flibbets parlour skate seamlet

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