Lighter

lighter is a portable device used to create a flame. It consists of a metal or plastic container filled with a flammable fluid or pressurized liquid gas, a means of ignition, and some provision for extinguishing the flame.

History

The first lighter, Döbereiner's lamp, was invented by Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner in 1823. It stayed in production until 1880.The development of lighters accelerated duringWorld War I. Soldiers used matches to find their way in the dark, but the intense initial flare of matches revealed their position. This need for fire without a large initial flare fostered the lighter industry's growth. By the end of the war, lighters had entered mass production. [1] During World War II, Zippo lighters produced in the U.S. and distributed to American troops[2] became the standard for reliability and function of liquid based lighters. Ronson corporation was noted for stylish luxury lighters, a trade which passed on to Aits corporate parent Colibri when Ronson was reduced to a commodity producer of lighters and lighter accessories. With the evolution of inexpensive butane lighters in the latter part of the 20th century, the lighter became a disposable commodity for the majority of users, rather than a long-term personal item or fashion accessory. A table lighter is an alternative style that is meant for place on a coffee table and is heavier and often shaped like an ornament because it does not need to be portable.

Nota: Lighter jika dulu yang popular seperti brand Win. Bagi perokok lighter dibawa bergandingan dengan rokok dan dipegang sebelah kiri tangan jika sedang berjalan.