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Definition of Standard candle
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Candela, Candle, Cd
Generic synonyms: Candlepower Unit, Luminous Intensity Unit
Derivative terms: Candle
Generic synonyms: Candlepower Unit, Luminous Intensity Unit
Derivative terms: Candle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Standard Candle
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