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candela

noun
can·​de·​la | \ kan-ˈdē-lə How to pronounce candela (audio) , -ˈde- How to pronounce candela (audio) , -ˈdā-; ˈkan-də-lə\

Definition of candela

: the base unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units that is equal to the luminous intensity in a given direction of a source which emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and has a radiant intensity in that direction of ¹/₆₈₃ watt per unit solid angle —abbreviation cd

— called also candle

Examples of candela in a Sentence

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 The aluminum then ignites, creating a thunderous noise and flash of up to 184 decibels and nine million candela. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Rectangular, Computerized Grenade Puts a New Spin on the Flashbang," 28 Feb. 2019

First Known Use of candela

1949, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for candela

Latin, candle

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candela

noun
can·​de·​la | \ kan-ˈdē-lə How to pronounce candela (audio) , -ˈdel-ə How to pronounce candela (audio) \

Medical Definition of candela

: the base unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units that is equal to the luminous intensity in a given direction of a source which emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and has a radiant intensity in that direction of ¹/₆₈₃ watt per unit solid angle —abbreviation cd

— called also candle

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