Friction match is a type of match that was invented in 1826 by John Walker. It consists of a wooden stick with a tip coated in chemicals that ignite when rubbed against a rough surface. The term 'friction match' is derived from the fact that the match must be rubbed against a rough surface to create enough friction to ignite the chemicals. The crossword solutions for the term 'friction match' are FUSEE (5 letters), LUCIFER (7 letters), VESTA (5 letters), and LIGHTER (7 letters). FUSEE is a type of match that is ignited by striking it against a hard surface, while LUCIFER is a type of match that is ignited by striking it against a rough surface. VESTA is a type of match that is ignited by striking it against a piece of sandpaper, while LIGHTER is a device used to ignite a flame.