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单词 time candle
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Definition of time candle in English:

time candle

noun
  • A candle used to mark or measure the passage of time, typically one made in such a way as to burn down at a uniform rate.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Craik (1798–1866), literary scholar.

Definition of time candle in US English:

time candle

noun
  • A candle used to mark or measure the passage of time, typically one made in such a way as to burn down at a uniform rate.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Craik (1798–1866), literary scholar.

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