Noun

1. 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

Related terms

• candelabrum
• candid
• candidate
• candle
• candlepower
• candlestick
• chandler
• chandlery

Noun

1. candle
2. candela
3. snot

Noun

1. A light made of wax or tallow; tallow candle or taper.
2. A fire.
3. A cord covered with wax.

Related terms

• candefaciō
• candēlābrārius
• candēns
• candentia

• candeō
• candescō
• candicō

• candidus
• candificō
• candor

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