phosphorus match

== English == === Etymology === From their use of white phosphorus. === Noun === phosphorus match (plural phosphorus matches) (chiefly historical) A friction match tipped with white phosphorus, dangerously able to be ignited by strikes against any surface. ==== Synonyms ==== locofoco, locofoco match, barnburner (archaic US); lucifer, lucifer match, Congreve match, Congreve (archaic UK)