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candles and candlesticks

How a candle flame burns

combustion: stages

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How a candle flame burns

How a candle flame burns

Exploring why candle flames burn.

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Images

candles and candlesticks

candles and candlesticks

Decorative candles and candlesticks.

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combustion: stages

combustion: stages

Stages of the combustion process.

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