noun🔗ShareKerzenA light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin."We lit the candles on the birthday cake before we sang "Happy Birthday." "Wir zündeten die Kerzen auf der Geburtstagstorte an, bevor wir „Happy Birthday“ sangen.materialsubstanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFilterkerzenThe protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.""We need to replace the candles in our well water filter; they're starting to look dirty." "Wir müssen die Filterkerzen in unserem Brunnenwasserfilter austauschen; sie sehen langsam schmutzig aus.utilitydeviceparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKerzenA unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela."Before candelas were standard, the brightness of light bulbs was sometimes described in candles. "Bevor Kerzen zum Standard wurden, wurde die Helligkeit von Glühbirnen manchmal in Kerzen beschrieben.physicsenergyunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKerzenA 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."In the spring, the new growth on the pine tree looked like bright green candles pointing towards the sky. "Im Frühling sah das neue Wachstum an der Kiefer aus wie hellgrüne Kerzen, die in den Himmel zeigten.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchleuchtenTo observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source."The farmer candles the chicken eggs regularly to check if the chicks are developing properly inside. "Der Bauer durchleuchtet die Hühnereier regelmäßig, um zu überprüfen, ob sich die Küken im Inneren richtig entwickeln.biologyanimalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVortrocknen, auf 200°C erhitzen bis das Wasser verdunstet istTo 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 carefully candles the clay pots before placing them in the kiln. "Der Töpfer vortrocknet die Tontöpfe sorgfältig, bevor er sie in den Ofen stellt.technicalartprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchleuchtenTo check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye."The postal worker candles each envelope to check for suspicious contents before it goes through the sorting machine. "Der Postbote durchleuchtet jeden Umschlag, um verdächtigen Inhalt zu überprüfen, bevor er durch die Sortiermaschine geht.itemutilityprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
