phosphorus bottles

A form of phosphorus bottle — An early form of friction match involving a splint tipped with sulfur dipped into a bottle of phosphorous and then ignited by friction.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phosphorus bottle
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phosphorus bottles,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phosphorus%20bottles.

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