tealight

/ˈtiˌlaɪt/

Etymology

From tea + light, since they are sometimes used to keep a teapot warm. Compare Dutch theelicht (“tealight”), German Teelicht (“tealight”).

tealight means A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

tealight is pronounced /ˈtiˌlaɪt/.

noun

A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.“2004, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service https://web.archive.org/web/20071027212506/http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/ccm/content/press-releases/2004/april-2004/tea-lights-pose-potential-danger.en Candles and tealights can be hazardous and must be used in accordance with any instructions.”