nounπShareA 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. "materialenergyutilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "utilityitemdeviceparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "unitphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "biologyagricultureanimalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200Β° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware."The potter needed to candle the clay pots before placing them in the kiln. "technicalprocessartmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "itemutilityactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
