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4. candle
noun. ['ˈkændəl'] stick of wax with a wick in the middle.
Antonyms
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Etymology
- candle (English)
- candel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- candela (Latin)
5. candle
noun. ['ˈkændəl'] 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.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- candle (English)
- candel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- candela (Latin)
6. candle
verb. ['ˈkændəl'] examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light.
Synonyms
Etymology
- candle (English)
- candel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- candela (Latin)
7. flame
noun. ['ˈfleɪm'] the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.
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Etymology
- flame (English)
- flaume (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. flame
verb. ['ˈfleɪm'] criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium.
Etymology
- flame (English)
- flaume (Middle English (1100-1500))