Candela (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Optics.
  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 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt/steradian: adopted in 1979 as the international standard of luminous intensity. Abbreviation: Cd
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  1. the basic SI unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity in a given direction of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 10 12 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of (1/683) watt per steradian
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  1. Felix. 1910–97, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs
    Candela (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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