candela
noun
-ˈde-, -ˈdā-;ˈkan-də-lə
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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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candela
noun
-ˈdel-ə
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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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