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candela Definition


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candela
noun
    candelas
    1. (symbol cd) the SI unit of luminous intensity, equal to the luminous intensity in a given direction of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 ′ 10-12Hz and has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watts per steradian.
Etymology: 20c: Latin, meaning ‘candle'.



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