candle wax
Melts while burning
Candle wax is the waxy substance that forms the body of a candle and serves as fuel for the flame.
Traditional candles use paraffin, beeswax, or tallow, while modern varieties include soy wax and palm wax.
The wax melts from the heat of the wick's flame, is drawn up the wick by capillary action, and vaporizes to sustain combustion.
Candle wax also refers to the drippings or residue left behind after burning.
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- meltChange from solid
- tallowRendered animal fat
- dippingBrief immersion action
- chandleryVessel provisioning establishment
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- Paraffin wax
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- Paraffintealights
- wax typesparaffin, carnauba
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Clear essential liquid
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