Is there any difference between "candle wax" and "candle"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
There is a slight difference. Candles refer to the finished product, including the wax and candle wick. Candle wax refers to the waxy substance used to make the candles only, which is what hamsters like to eat. Ex: Candle wax is oily and high in calories. Ex: Blow out the candles! The candle wax is dripping onto the cake.