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STANDARD CANDLE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Standard Candle.

Standard Candle - as a 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
candela10candle9cd

Example Sentences

"A standard candle is a type of astronomical object that has a known luminosity."
"A standard candle can be used to measure cosmic distances."
"Scientists use standard candles to estimate the size of the universe."
"The brightness of a standard candle is used as a reference to measure the brightness of other objects."
"Cepheid variables are often used as standard candles in astronomical studies."
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