paraffin candle

Petroleum-based illuminator

A paraffin candle is a candle made from paraffin wax, a petroleum-derived material that became the standard for candle-making in the mid-19th century.

Paraffin candles are inexpensive and burn cleanly, though some prefer beeswax or soy alternatives for environmental or health reasons.

Related
  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • wickFuel-drawing cord
  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • glowSteady, soft light
  • meltChange from solid

tallow · flicker · scented · votive · taper · drip · luminous · warm · soft · ambiance · romantic · dinner party · birthday · birthday cake · holder · lantern · illuminate · pooling

Opposites
wax source/material

paraffin candlebeeswax candle

Light made from hive secretion

soy candle · beeswax · soy wax · tallow candle

light source type

paraffin candleelectric light

Current-powered illumination device

LED candle · flameless candle · flashlight · light bulb · LED light

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G