candela

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Synonyms: mandela, canela, candel, condela, candella

Antonyms: mandela, canela, candel, condela, candella

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Noun

1. In the [[International System of Units]], the [[base unit]] of [[luminous intensity]]; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits [[monochromatic]] [[radiation]] of [[frequency]] 540 × 10¹² [[hertz]] and that has a [[radiant]] [[intensity]] in that direction of 1/683 [[watt]] per [[steradian]]. Symbol: cd

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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