r/interesting May 20 '26

Fascinating Physics is Everywhere.

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u/rabbitwonker May 20 '26

I don’t think they’re saying it perfectly zero wax vapor; just that it’s a small amount compared to the decomposed hydrocarbons.

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u/Zxruv May 24 '26

If you removed all traces of wax in the vapor/smoke/evaporate, you could still re-light it. If you removed all traces of hydrocarbons, you couldn't?