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slow match
slow matchn. A match or fuse that burns slowly at a known rate and is used to set off explosives or fire cannons and muzzle-loading firearms.slow match n (Chemistry) a match or fuse that burns slowly without flame, esp a wick impregnated with potassium nitrate slow′ match′
n. a slow-burning match or fuse, often consisting of a rope or cord soaked in a solution of saltpeter. [1795–1805] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | slow match - match or fuse made to burn slowly and evenlyfriction match, match, lucifer - lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag" |
Translationsslow match
slow match[′slō ′mach] (engineering) A match or fuse that burns at a known slow rate; used for igniting explosive charges. slow match
Words related to slow matchnoun match or fuse made to burn slowly and evenlyRelated Words- friction match
- match
- lucifer
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