Wick effect
Wick effect
The Wick effect (pronunciation: /wɪk/ ef-ekt) is a phenomenon observed in the field of forensics and fire investigation. It refers to the process where a combustible material, such as clothing or body fat, acts like a wick in a candle, allowing a fire to sustain itself and continue burning.
Etymology
The term "Wick effect" is derived from the word "wick," which refers to the cord in a candle that supplies fuel to the flame. The "wick" in "Wick effect" refers to the combustible material that acts similarly to a candle's wick during a fire.
Related Terms
- Combustion: A chemical process that involves the reaction of a substance with oxygen, resulting in the release of heat and light.
- Fire Investigation: The process of determining the origin, cause, and development of a fire or explosion.
- Forensics: The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
- Wick: A strip of porous material up through which liquid fuel is drawn by capillary action to the flame in a candle, lamp, or lighter.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wick effect
- Wikipedia's article - Wick effect
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