Candle: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
imported>Daniel Mietchen (started as lemma) |
John Leach (talk | contribs) (new) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{subpages}} | {{subpages}} | ||
A '''candle''' is an ignitable wick that is encased in wax. It maintains a steady flame when lit to provide light and, optionally, a fragrance. Candles produce very little heat but, historically, they provided a reliable means of timekeeping. A candlemaker is also known as a chandler. | |||
Latest revision as of 03:00, 13 January 2024
A candle is an ignitable wick that is encased in wax. It maintains a steady flame when lit to provide light and, optionally, a fragrance. Candles produce very little heat but, historically, they provided a reliable means of timekeeping. A candlemaker is also known as a chandler.