candela — meaning in English
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English meaning
- candela noun In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 10¹² hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd
- candle noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
- candlepower noun A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.
- icicle noun A thin, tapering spike of ice formed when dripping water freezes as it falls.
Senses
candela is used for these senses in English:
- candela In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd
- candle A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
- candlepower (dated) A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.
- icicle A drooping, tapering shape of ice.
candle — full definition
- noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
- verb To check the health of a growing embryo in an egg by holding it up to a bright light.