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Candlewick(KAN-dl-wik)

Quick Detail: Candlewick is the braided thread inside a candle that draws melted wax upward to feed the flame.

Definition: A candlewick carries wax upward, feeding flame through steady absorption. Its size and braid affect how the candle burns, shaping brightness, flicker, and smoke. A wick can char and curl as it works, leaving darkened tips and delicate ash. The small thread becomes the center of the entire glow, quietly controlling fire. The word suggests humble structure with powerful effect.

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