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tea-light

tea-light is the alternative spelling of tealight.

Meaning of tealight

Noun

tealight (plural tealights)

  1. A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.
    • Candles and tealights can be hazardous and must be used in accordance with any instructions.2004, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service https://web.archive.org/web/20071027212506/http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/ccm/content/press-releases/2004/april-2004/tea-lights-pose-potential-danger.e...
    Synonyms:
    tea candle

Forms of tea-light

pluraltea-lights

Questions about tea-light

What is tea-light the alternative spelling of?
Tea-light is the alternative spelling of tealight.

Words near tea-light in the dictionary

  1. tea-leaved
  2. tea-leaved willow
  3. tea-leaved willows
  4. tea-leaves
  5. tea-length
  6. tea-light
  7. tea-lights
  8. tea-maker
  9. tea-pot
  10. tea-pots
  11. tea-poy

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