Candle meaning

What does “candle” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“candle” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: stick of wax with a wick in the middle.

candle

noun

stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Synonymstaper wax light
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
Synonymscandela cd standard candle

verb

examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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