+A candle is a simple column of solid [fuel](/wiki/fuel), typically wax, with an embedded [wick](/wiki/wick) that provides illumination. When lit, its flame slowly melts the fuel, drawing it up the wick to sustain a soft, steady glow.
+## See also
+- [Light](/wiki/light)
+- [Flame](/wiki/flame)
+- [Wax](/wiki/wax)