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candling

/kændlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does candling mean?

noun

The act of examining eggs by holding them up to a light source to check for fertility or defects. A candle or light is used to illuminate the egg.

Example

"The farmer used candling to check the fertility of the eggs before selling them at market."

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