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Meaning
Noun
●
In Fire & Light sources:
A
light source
consisting of
a
wick
embedded
in a
solid
,
flammable
substance
such as
wax
,
tallow
, or paraffin.
●
The
protruding
,
removable
portion
of a
filter
,
particularly
a water
filter
.
●
A
unit
of
luminous intensity
, now
replaced
by the SI
unit
candela.
●
In Forestry:
A
fast-growing
, light-colored, upward-growing
shoot
on a
pine tree
in the
spring
. As growth
slows
in
summer
, the
shoot
darkens
and is
no longer
conspicuous.
Verb
●
In Embryology, Fire & Light sources:
To
observe
the growth of an
embryo
inside (an
egg
), using a
bright
light
source.
●
In Ceramics:
To
dry
(greenware)
prior to
the
firing
cycle
,
setting
the
kiln
at 200° Celsius until all water is
removed
from the
greenware
.
●
In Fire & Light sources:
To
check
(an
item
, such as an
envelope
) by
holding it
between a
light source
and the eye.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
candle
English
candel
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
candela
Latin
candeo
Latin
candere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Flashlight
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Stick
Jar
Cigar
Stove
Wax
Votive
Scent
Heater
Stone
Pencil
Cigarette
Smoke
Blanket
Glow
Fragrance
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Necklace
Cake
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Rhymes
Sandal
Candle
Vandal
Handle
Scandal
Brandle
Behandle
Crandall
Outhandle
Overhandle
File Handle
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