1. (noun) candle, taper, wax light
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Synonyms: wick, standard candle, taper, wax light, cd, candle, candela
2. (verb) candle, candela, cd, standard candle
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
Synonyms: wax light, taper, compact disc, candela, atomic number 48, cd, standard candle, candle, compact disk, certificate of deposit, cadmium
3. (verb) candle
examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
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