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Candle

/ˈkændl̩/

A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

📖 Definitions of "Candle"

noun
  1. 1

    A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

  2. 2

    The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.

  3. 3

    A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela.

  4. 4

    A fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth slows in summer, the shoot darkens and is no longer conspicuous.

verb
  1. 1

    To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.

  2. 2

    To dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware.

  3. 3

    To check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.

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