candela
[ kan-dee-luh ]
/ kænˈdi lə /
noun Optics.
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
Origin of candela
1945–50; < Latin:
candle
Words nearby candela
cancrizans,
cancroid,
cancrum,
cancún,
candace,
candela,
candelabra,
candelabrum,
candelilla,
candent,
candescent
Example sentences from the Web for candela
Calling Candela, he led him some way down the valley towards a grove of trees, among which were a great variety of creepers.
The Young Llanero |W.H.G. KingstonWe then, guided by Candela, hurried forward on our journey, keeping a sharp look-out lest the fugitive Indians should return.
The Young Llanero |W.H.G. KingstonOf 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.
The Young Llanero |W.H.G. KingstonCandela now pushed on at a rapid rate, till we saw the light of our camp-fire a short distance off.
The Young Llanero |W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for candela (1 of 2)
candela
/ (kænˈdiːlə, -ˈdeɪlə) /
noun
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
Symbol: cd Also called: candle, standard candle
Word Origin for candela
C20: from Latin:
candle
British Dictionary definitions for candela (2 of 2)
Candela
/ (kænˈdiːlə) /
noun
Felix. 1910–97, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs
Medical definitions for candela
candela
[ kăn-dĕl′ə ]
n.
A unit of measurement of luminous flux, equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle by a source of one candela radiating equally in all directions.
candle
Scientific definitions for candela
candela
[ kăn-dĕl′ə ]
The SI unit used to measure the brightness of a source of light (its luminous intensity). By definition, one square centimeter of a blackbody at the freezing point of platinum emits one-sixtieth of a candela of radiation. See Table at measurement. See also lumen luminous flux.