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candela [kænˈdiːlə -ˈdeɪlə] n (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) 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. Symbol cd Also called candle standard candle [from Latin: candle] Candela [kænˈdiːlə] n (Biographies / Candela, Felix (1910 M, Mexican, ARCHITECTURE: architect) Felix. born 1910, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs can•de•la (kænˈdi lə) n., pl. -las. a unit adopted in 1979 as the international standard of luminous intensity, defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 x 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian. Abbr.: cd [1945–50; < Latin: candle]
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