Candlepower

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas. dated, uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    luminous intensity measured in candelas wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
light intensity

Etymology

From candle + power.

Related phrases

light sourceluminous intensity

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