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candela

Pronunciation: [kænˈdeɪ.lə]

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Learn how to use candela in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “science”

(noun) a candela is a unit of measurement for how bright a light source is. It tells us how much light a lamp or bulb gives off. Imagine shining a flashlight; the brightness you see is measured in candelas.

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The new lamp has a brightness of 800 candelas, making it perfect for reading.

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That old bulb is very dim and produces only 10 candelas, so it barely lights the room.

Example

How many candelas does your flashlight produce?

How to pronounce candela

Pronunciation: [kænˈdeɪ.lə]

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