candlebomb

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small glass bubble, filled with water, which, if placed in the flame of a candle, bursts by expansion of steam.
  • A pasteboard shell used in signaling, filled with a substance which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.

Etymology

Compound from English candle + English bomb.

Origin

English

bomb

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