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- [kan-dee-luh]
- /kænˈdi lə/
- /kæn.ˈde.lə/
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- [kan-dee-luh]
- /kænˈdi lə/
Definitions of candela word
- noun candela 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 (1⁄683) watt per steradian 3
- noun candela Felix. 1910–97, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs 3
- noun candela the basic unit of luminous intensity in the SI system, now defined as the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 x 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1⁄683 watt per steradian 3
- adjective candela designating a style of cigar with a greenish wrapper 3
- noun candela a basic unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI), formally defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 10 12 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian: adopted in 1979 as the international standard of luminous intensity. Abbreviation: Cd. 1
- noun 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. 1
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Origin of candela
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; < Latin: candle
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Parts of speech for Candela
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candela popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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