VDict - Definition of candle

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candle

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Noun

the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

Verb

examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

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Synonyms:
candela cd standard candle taper wax light

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