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Candle Terminology
Candle: one or more combustible wicks supported by a material that constitutes a fuel which is solid, semi-solid, or quasi-rigid at room temperature, 68 Fahrenheit to 80 Fahrenheit (20 Celsius to 26 Celsius); it can also contain additives which are used for color, odor, stability, or to modify the burning characteristics; the combined function of which is to sustain a light-producing flame.
Filled Candle: A candle produced and used within the same vessel.
Freestanding Candle: A rigid candle (e.g., pillar-shaped, column-shaped, or figurine) recommended to be used on a heat-resistant, non-flammable surface or, on a candle accessory.
Taper Candle: A slender candle produced to be used with a candle accessory for support.
Tealight Candle: A cylindrical filled candle produced with a diameter and height of approximately 1.5" (38mm) and 0.75" (19 mm) respectively.
Votive Candle: A candle produced for use fully within a candle accessory, specifically, a votive holder.
Candle Accessory: An object designed for use with a candle.
Votive Holder: A small open vessel designed to hold a votive candle during use. The votive holder must be capable of containing the melted candle.
Gel Type Candle: A candle where the primary fuel is a liquid such as mineral oil, terpene type chemicals, or modified hydrocarbons that are not mineral oil based which may or may not contain organic functional groups; it also contains a chemical agent to increase the viscosity (thicken) to a point where the candle has a quasi-rigid property.
Wax: A solid or semi-solid material consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons and/or hydrocarbon derivatives.
Wax Candle: A candle that contains petroleum wax, vegetable wax, animal wax, or insect wax as the primary fuel.
Wick: An object which delivers fuel to a flame through the process of capillary action.