Wick
part · 4500 BC · Stone Age
A cord that feeds fuel to the flame by capillary action.
Principles and materials it uses
- Capillary action — uses. Fuel rises up the wick by capillary forces.
- Plant fibre — is made of. A wick is twisted from plant fibres.
Where it is used
- Oil lamp — is part of. The wick feeds oil to the flame.
- Candle — is part of. A candle’s wick.
- Kerosene lamp — is part of. A wick.
- Lighter — is part of. Petrol lighters have a wick.
- Davy lamp — is part of. A wick.