wick

a piece of string or similar material that is put inside a candle to carry the melted wax up to the flame

mech, hilo de mecha

Collocations wick of a candle

• The wick of the candle was getting shorter.

  El hilo de la mecha del velón se estaba acortando.

to remove moisture from something by using heat or air circulation, or to be removed in this way

secar, deshidratar

• wick sth dry

• The wind will wick the moisture from your clothes.

  El viento secará la humedad de tu ropa.

a thin piece of metal or plastic that connects parts inside an electronic device, such as a battery or capacitor

contacto, vía

Collocations electronic wick

• The electronic wicks in the battery are corroded.

  Las vías electrónicas en la batería están corrosas.