1. A small glass bubble, filled with water, which, if placed in the flame of a candle, bursts by expansion of steam.
2. A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes. Farrow.
CANDLE COAL
Can"dle coal`.
Defn: See Cannel coal.
CANDLEFISH Can"dle*fish`, n. (Zoöl.) (a) A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; — called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it. (b) The beshow.
CANDLE FOOT
Candle foot. (Photom.)
Defn: The illumination produced by a British standard candle at a distance of one foot; —used as a unit of illumination.
CANDLEHOLDER
Can"dle*hold`er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, holds a candle; also, one who assists another, but is otherwise not of importance. Shak.
CANDLELIGHT
Can"dle*light`, n.