"megacandela" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megacandelas [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + candela. Etymology templates: {{af|en|mega-|candela}} mega- + candela Head templates: {{en-noun}} megacandela (plural megacandelas)
  1. (metrology) An SI unit of luminous intensity equal to 10⁶ candelas. Symbol: Mcd Categories (topical): Metrology, SI units
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