Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

candlewax

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: can-dle-wax
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The wax of a candle.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does candlewax mean?: The wax of a candle.
Where does candlewax come from?: From candle + wax.

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