noun🔗ShareСвечаA 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. "Свеча на столе излучала теплый, мягкий свет.materialenergyutilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareСвеча фильтраThe 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. "Водопроводчик заменил свечу фильтра в фильтре для воды, обеспечив чистую питьевую воду для семьи.utilityitemdeviceparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareСвечаA 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. "В старом учебнике физики свеча описывалась как единица интенсивности света, но сейчас мы используем канделу.unitphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareСвечаA 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. "У сосны на заднем дворе весной появилось много красивых свечей.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareПросвечиватьTo 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. "Ученый тщательно просветил куриное яйцо, чтобы наблюдать развивающийся эмбрион.biologyagricultureanimalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareСушитьTo 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. "Гончару нужно было высушить глиняные горшки, прежде чем помещать их в печь.technicalprocessartmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareПросвечиватьTo 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. "Чтобы убедиться, что письмо не повреждено, она просветила его на свет лампы.itemutilityactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading