A cord or strand of loosely woven,twisted,or braided fibers,as on a candle or an oil lamp,that draws up fuel to the flame by capillary action.

• 灯芯，烛芯一条编织、缠绕或编得很松的纤维，用于蜡烛或油灯上通过毛细引力使燃料升成火焰。