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noun can·de·la \ kan-ˈdē-lə , -ˈde- , -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

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Origin and Etymology of candela

Latin, candle

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First Known Use: 1949

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noun can·de·la \ kan-ˈdē-lə , -ˈdel-ə \

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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