Main Entry: can·de·la

Pronunciation: \kan-ˈdē-lə, -ˈdel-ə\

Function: noun

: 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