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CONGREVE

\kˈɒŋɡɹɛv], \kˈɒŋɡɹɛv], \k_ˈɒ_ŋ_ɡ_ɹ_ɛ_v]\

Definitions of CONGREVE

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Short for Congreve match, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
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n. A lucifer match dipped in a phosphoric preparation.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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