candle

• Substantivo que designa um cilindro de cera ou outra substância combustível com um pavio no centro, que se acende para produzir luz e calor.

A noun referring to a cylindrical block of wax with a wick through its center, which is burned to produce light.

1. Wax with wickA1formal

   A stick of wax with a wick in the middle that is burned to give light.

   Vela

   • She lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere.
   • The candle burned slowly throughout the evening.
   • We need to buy some candles in case of a power outage.

   Sinônimosdiprushlighttaper

2. Unit of light measurementC1formal

   A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the candela.

   Vela

   • The old lamp produced about one candle of light.
   • Scientists used candles as a standard for measuring brightness.
   • The intensity was measured in candlepower.

   Sinônimoscandelacandlepower

• Verbo que significa examinar ovos contra uma fonte de luz para verificar sua frescura ou fecundidade; também significa investigar ou examinar algo aproximando-o da luz.

A verb meaning to check eggs for freshness or fertility by holding them up to a light source, or to examine something by holding it up to the light.

1. Check eggs for freshnessC2formal

   To examine eggs by holding them up to a light source to check for freshness or development.

   Verificar a frescura dos ovos

   • The farmer candled the eggs to ensure they were fertile.
   • She learned how to candle eggs from her grandmother.
   • They candled each egg before packaging them for sale.