candle (n.)

  1. stick of wax with a wick in the middle

    [ Syn: taper , wax light ]

  2. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International dUnites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2, 046 degrees Kelvin

    [ Syn: candela , cd , standard candle ]

    candle (v.)

  1. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

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