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can·del·a

(kăn-dĕl′ə)

n. Abbr. cd

The SI unit of luminous intensity equal to ¹/₆₀ of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a blackbody radiating at the temperature of solidification of platinum (2,046 K). See Table at measurement.

[Latin candēla, candle; see candle.]

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candela

(kænˈdiːlə; -ˈdeɪlə)

(Units) the basic SI 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 () watt per steradian. Symbol: cd Also called: candle or standard candle

[C20: from Latin: candle]

Candela

(kænˈdiːlə)

(Biography) Felix. 1910–97, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs

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can•de•la

(kænˈdi lə)

n., pl. -las.

a unit adopted in 1979 as the international standard of luminous intensity, defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 x 10¹² hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian. Abbr.: cd

[1945–50; < Latin: candle]

can·del·a

(kăn-dĕl′ə)

A unit used to measure the brightness of a source of light. See Table at measurement.

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candela - 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

standard candle, candle, cd

candlepower unit, luminous intensity unit - a measure of luminous intensity

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