English Explanatory Dictionary

wick effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The phenomenon of the partial or total destruction of a human body by fire, when the clothing of the victim soaks up melted body fat and acts like the wick of a candle.

Word forms

wick effect wick effects
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