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A candle is a light source consisting of a solid block of wax and a wick. Pictured is a hand lighting the candle with a match.

Candle

A candle is a light source consisting of a solid block of wax and a wick. Pictured is a hand lighting…

A flame being emitted from a Bunsen burner, lighting a match.

Blowpipe Flame

A flame being emitted from a Bunsen burner, lighting a match.

Hand holding a match.

Hand

Hand holding a match.

Insects splitting matches for firewood.

Insect Firewood

Insects splitting matches for firewood.

This machine is used to make matches. A match is a consumable tool for lighting a fire in controlled circumstances on demand. Matches are readily available, being sold by tobacconists and many other kinds of shops. Matches are rarely sold singly; they are sold in multiples, packaged in match boxes or matchbooks.

Match Machine

This machine is used to make matches. A match is a consumable tool for lighting a fire in controlled…

A match is a consumable tool for lighting a fire in controlled circumstances. They are commonly sold by tobacconists and many other kinds of shops.

Match Stick

A match is a consumable tool for lighting a fire in controlled circumstances. They are commonly sold…