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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 lady
  2. tea lead
  3. tea leaf
  4. tea leaf paradox
  5. tea leaves
  6. tea light
  7. tea lights
  8. tea loaf
  9. tea loaves
  10. tea maker
  11. tea makers

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