Candlewax

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The wax of a candle. uncountable

    "Heat energy is being transferred from the heated hot plate to the saucepan and then to the candlewax where it causes the wax to liquify — to melt."

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"Heat energy is being transferred from the heated hot plate to the saucepan and then to the candlewax where it causes the wax to liquify — to melt."

Etymology

From candle + wax.

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