tallow candle
Animal-fat illumination source
A tallow candle is made from rendered animal fat, typically beef or mutton.
Before the widespread availability of beeswax and paraffin, tallow candles were the most common and affordable source of artificial light.
They burned with a dimmer, smokier flame and gave off a distinctive odor: The room smelled of tallow candles and woodsmoke.
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- wickFuel-drawing cord
- flameBurning gas made visible
- open flameUncovered burning source
- drippingRendered cooking fat
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- old lightsrushlight, taper, torch
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Light made from hive secretion
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Current-powered illumination device
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