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Candle
01
a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light
02
the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
to candle
01
examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
Example
The flickering candle cast dancing shadows on the wall as they enjoyed a romantic dinner.
As part of the ceremony, they each lit a candle to symbolize unity and hope.
The sweet aroma of vanilla filled the air as the candle burned slowly on the coffee table.
The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm.
Candles were the primary illuminants before the invention of electric bulbs.
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