Definitions for candela

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candela can·de·la

Spelling: [kan-dee-luh]

IPA: /kænˈdi lə/

Candela is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 169 anagrams from letters in candela (aacdeln).

Definitions for candela

noun

1. a basic unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI), formally defined as the luminous intensity of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 10 12 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian: adopted in 1979 as the international standard of luminous intensity. Abbreviation: Cd.

Origin of candela

1945-50; Latin: candle

Examples for candela

candela now pushed on at a rapid rate, till we saw the light of our camp-fire a short distance off.

Of course the padre wished to know how it was I had found candela; so I gave him a full account of all that had happened.

We then, guided by candela, hurried forward on our journey, keeping a sharp look-out lest the fugitive Indians should return.

Calling candela, he led him some way down the valley towards a grove of trees, among which were a great variety of creepers.