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[[File:Streichholz.jpg|thumb|100px|An igniting match]] | [[File:Streichholz.jpg|thumb|100px|An igniting match]] | ||
A '''match''' is a [[Tools|tool]] for starting a [[fire]]. Typically, matches are made of small [[Wood|wooden]] sticks or stiff [[paper]]. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by [[friction]] generated by striking the match against a suitable surface. Wooden matches are packaged in matchboxes, and paper matches are partially cut into rows and stapled into matchbooks. The coated end of a match, known as the match "head", consists of a bead of active ingredients and binder, often colored for easier inspection. There are two main types of matches: safety matches, which can be struck only against a specially prepared surface, and strike-anywhere matches, for which any suitably frictional surface can be used. Because of the substance used to coat each match, making them non biodegradable. | A '''match''' is a [[Tools|tool]] for starting a [[fire]]. Typically, matches are made of small [[Wood|wooden]] sticks or stiff [[paper]]. One end is coated with a material(often green or red phosphorus) that can be ignited by [[friction]] generated by striking the match against a suitable surface. Wooden matches are packaged in matchboxes, and paper matches are partially cut into rows and stapled into matchbooks. The coated end of a match, known as the match "head", consists of a bead of active ingredients and binder, often colored for easier inspection. There are two main types of matches: safety matches, which can be struck only against a specially prepared surface, and strike-anywhere matches, for which any suitably frictional surface can be used. Because of the substance used to coat each match, making them non biodegradable. | ||
[[File:Match - first second after strike.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Match in the first second after strike]] | [[File:Match - first second after strike.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Match in the first second after strike]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:44, 11 May 2025
A match is a tool for starting a fire. Typically, matches are made of small wooden sticks or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material(often green or red phosphorus) that can be ignited by friction generated by striking the match against a suitable surface. Wooden matches are packaged in matchboxes, and paper matches are partially cut into rows and stapled into matchbooks. The coated end of a match, known as the match "head", consists of a bead of active ingredients and binder, often colored for easier inspection. There are two main types of matches: safety matches, which can be struck only against a specially prepared surface, and strike-anywhere matches, for which any suitably frictional surface can be used. Because of the substance used to coat each match, making them non biodegradable.
Production
Traditionally a small wooden stick would be dipped in red phosporous which
Dependencies
- Friction
- Paper
- Phosphorus
- Wood
- Matches
See also
References
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