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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

candlepower

/kændlˈpaʊpər/ noun · British & US
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What does candlepower mean?

noun

A unit of measurement for the light-generating power of a candle, equal to the light produced by one candle at a distance of one meter. It is used to express the luminous intensity of light sources.

Example

"The new LED light bulb has a higher candlepower than the old incandescent bulb."

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