candela

can·del·a  (kn-dl)

n. Abbr. cd

A unit of luminous intensity equal to ¹/₆₀ of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a blackbody radiating at the temperature of solidification of platinum (2,046°K). Also called candle. See Table at measurement.

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[Latin candla, candle; see candle.]

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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]

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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

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candela  (kn-dl)

The SI unit used to measure the brightness of a source of light (its luminous intensity). By definition, one square centimeter of a blackbody at the freezing point of platinum emits one-sixtieth of a candela of radiation. See Table at measurement. See also lumenluminous flux

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candela - the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin standard candle, candle, cd candlepower unit, luminous intensity unit - a measure of luminous intensity