Meaning & Definition of word "Candela"
Candela
/kænˈdɛl.ə/
noun:
- 1. A unit of luminous intensity equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity of a black body at the temperature of solidification of platinum, or approximately 1/60 of that of a candle.
- Example: The light source emitted a brightness of several candelas.
- 2. The base unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI).
- Example: The standard for measuring brightness is defined in candelas.
- 3. Generally refers to the intensity of light emitted in a particular direction.
- Example: The candela rating of the new LED lamp is significantly higher than the previous model.
Etymology
●From Latin 'candela', meaning 'candle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
candela in a vacuum:
Refers to the ideal measurement of a light source not affected by the surrounding environment.
candle power:
An older term that refers to the luminous intensity of a light source, similar to candela.
Related Words
lumen:
A unit of luminous flux, indicating the total amount of visible light emitted.
lux:
A unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per unit area.
Slang Meanings of candela
Meaning: Used in some cultures to refer to high intensity light or something that shines brightly.
● Example Sentence: That chandelier is pure candela!
Meaning: In informal contexts, it may refer to something or someone that is brilliant or impressive.
● Example Sentence: Her performance was total candela.