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1. Candle
   the new shoot growth on needled evergreens before the needles expand.
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2. candle
   [n] - the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the System International d`Unites 2. [n] - stick of wax with a wick in the middle 3. [v] - examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
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3. candle
   the growing terminal shoot of certain conifers,notably pines,whose silvery-white bud scales or secretion of waxy white cuticule give it the appearance of a white candle Category: agriculture, fisheries, forestry - food processing industries • a tree is said to 'candle' when its foliage i...
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4. Candle
   Can'dle noun [ Middle English candel , candel , AS, candel , from Latin candela a (white) light made of wax or tallow, from candëre to be white. See Candid , and confer Chandler , Cannel , ...
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5. candle
   Synonym for candela ... <physics, unit> The SI unit of luminous intensity, 1 lumen per m2; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 x 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian (...
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6. candle
   taper noun stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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7. candle
   candela 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
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8. candle
   verb examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
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9. Candle
   • (n.) A slender, cylindrical body of tallow, containing a wick composed of loosely twisted linen of cotton threads, and used to furnish light. • (n.) That which gives light; a luminary.
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10. candle
    light source now mostly used for decorative and ceremonial purposes, consisting of wax, tallow, or similar slow-burning material, commonly in ... [4 related articles]
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11. Candle
    Candle is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Candle` The name Candle doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Candle seems to be unique!
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12. candle
    candle 1. A molded piece of wax, tallow, or other fatty substance, usually cylindrical in shape, encasing a wick that is burned to provide light. 2. A unit of luminous intensity, defined as a fraction of the luminous intensity of a group of 45 carbon-filament lamps; used from 1909 to 1948 as the in...
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13. Candle
    Part of the Scorpion environment development system. (1994-11-09)
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14. candle
    Type: Term Pronunciation: kan′dĕl Synonyms: candela
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15. Candle
    Candle (shortened from candle sconce) is London Cockney rhyming slang for a pimp.
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16. Candle
    Candle (shortened from candle sconce) is London Cockney rhyming slang for a pimp.
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17. candle
    
    • stick of wax with a wick in the middle
    • the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the System 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
    
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18. candle
    candle, cylinder of wax or tallow containing a wick, used for illumination or for ceremonial purposes. The evidence of ancient writings is not conclusive as to the history of the candle; words translated “candle” may have meant “torch” or “lamp,” and the “ca...
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19. candle
    candle, in weights and measures, unit of luminous intensity; it is defined as 1/60 of the intensity of a black body, or ideal radiator, at the temperature at which platinum solidifies (2,046K). The candle is one of the fundamental units of the International System of Units; its official name is the ...
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20. Candle
    A candle is a solid cylindrical rod of some fatty substance, with a small bundle of loosely-twisted threads placed longitudinally in its centre, used for a portable light.
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21. Candle
    Used for attracting vital energy or to energize an area. Also useful for reducing harsh light. Lighting a candle instead gives a softer light, which is warm, inviting and peaceful. Used in the bedroom to enhance relationships and as a Feng Shui cure for travel misfortune. It can also be used as a fa...
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22. Candle
    A `candle` is a solid block of fuel (commonly wax) and an embedded wick, which is lit to provide light, and sometimes heat. Today, most candles are made from paraffin. Candles can also be made from beeswax, soy, other plant waxes, and tallow (a by-product of beef-fat rendering). Gel candles are made...
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23. Candle
    (song) `Candle` is a single by the band Skinny Puppy, taken from their 1996 album The Process. The song was atypical of the band`s normal output in that it was based around acoustic guitar. Track listing: Personnel: References: External links:
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24. Candle
    (novel) `Candle` is a science fiction novel by John Barnes that was published in 2000, it is part of the author`s Century Next Door series. Plot summary: Set in the year 2087, on a nearly crime-free Earth in which humans are under the telepathic control of the artificial intelligence O...
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25. Candle
    (band) `Candle` is a Christian band that is best known for their Agapeland related children`s albums Music Machine and Bullfrogs and Butterflies. They recorded children`s albums for Sparrow Records` Birdwing branch. They have won many awards including the Dove Award. They have a...
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