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    What consists of a head, a tinder substance, and a handle?

    Question #953. Asked by knee. (Apr 08 00 4:22 PM)


    essaychess

    		a match

    Apr 08 00, 7:02 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Match Definition
    A match consists of three basic parts: a head, which initiates combustion via various materials like phosphorous; a tinder substance to pick up and burn the flame, usually a piece of wood or cardboard; and a handle, often the same as the tinder.


    http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blmatch.htm

    Jan 18 08, 8:11 PM

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