noun🔗ShareKerzeA light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin."The candle on the table gave off a warm, soft light. "Die Kerze auf dem Tisch verströmte ein warmes, sanftes Licht.materialenergyutilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFilterkerzeThe protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter."The plumber replaced the candle on the water filter, ensuring clean drinking water for the family. "Der Klempner ersetzte die Filterkerze am Wasserfilter und sorgte so für sauberes Trinkwasser für die Familie.utilityitemdeviceparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKerzeA unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela."The old physics textbook described the candle as a unit of light intensity, but we now use the candela. "Das alte Physiklehrbuch beschrieb die Kerze als Einheit der Lichtintensität, aber heute verwenden wir die Candela.unitphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKerzeA fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth slows in summer, the shoot darkens and is no longer conspicuous."The pine tree in the back yard had many beautiful candles sprouting in the spring. "Die Kiefer im Hinterhof hatte im Frühling viele schöne Kerzen, die sprossen.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchleuchtenTo observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source."The scientist carefully candle the chicken egg to observe the developing embryo. "Der Wissenschaftler durchleuchtete das Hühnerei sorgfältig, um den sich entwickelnden Embryo zu beobachten.biologyagricultureanimalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVortrocknenTo dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware."The potter needed to candle the clay pots before placing them in the kiln. "Der Töpfer musste die Tontöpfe vortrocknen, bevor er sie in den Brennofen stellte.technicalprocessartmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchleuchtenTo check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye."To make sure the letter wasn't damaged, she candleed it against the lamp. "Um sicherzustellen, dass der Brief nicht beschädigt war, durchleuchtete sie ihn gegen die Lampe.itemutilityactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
