"sulfur candle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sulfur candles [plural], sulphur candle [alternative]
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  1. (American spelling) A candle-shaped device that emits sulfur dioxide when burnt; used to fumigate rooms Tags: US Translations (candle shaped fumigator): candelotto di zolfo (Italian)

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