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Noun: international candle  ,in-tu(r)'na-shu-nul 'kan-d(u)l
  1. A former international unit of luminous intensity; now replaced by the candela
    "Early 20th century lighting specifications often used the international candle"

Derived forms: international candles

Type of: candlepower unit, luminous intensity unit

Encyclopedia: International candle