The charred portion of a candlewick is called the "snuff." When a candle is burned, the wick draws up the liquefied wax through capillary action and the heat of the flame vaporizes the wax, which then combusts. The snuff is the blackened part of the wick that remains after the candle has been extinguished. It is important to trim the snuff before relighting a candle to ensure a clean and efficient burn.
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The correct word is SNUFFThe charred portion of a candlewick is the blackened, burnt end where the flame of the candle has been consuming the wick. This can affect the burn quality and performance of the candle, as charred wicks can create more soot and smoke. Trimming the wick regularly to remove the charred portion can help maintain a clean and efficient burn.
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The burnt part of a candle wick is called a "wick trim" or a "candle snuffer." It is the charred portion of the wick that remains after the candle has been burned. It should be trimmed before each use to ensure a clean and efficient burn.
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