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wick effect
Noun
Japanese Meaning
人体が火にさらされた際、被害者の衣服が溶けた体脂肪を吸収し、その脂肪がろうそくの芯のように働いて、火災による部分的または全体的な焼失を引き起こす現象。
（ plural ）
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The phenomenon of the partial or total destruction of a human body by fire, when the clothing of the victim soaks up melted body fat and acts like the wick of a candle.
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Investigators considered the wick effect as a possible explanation for why the victim's clothing burned while much of the surrounding room remained intact.
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Investigators considered the wick effect as a possible explanation for why the victim's clothing burned while much of the surrounding room remained intact.
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