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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In photometry, a unit of quantity of light; the energy derived in one hour from the total light-flux from a source of light of one candle-power.
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Examples
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It will be seen that the original oil-gas, when compressed to 10 atmospheres, gave a light of 1 candle-hour for an average consumption of
Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use W. J. Atkinson Butterfield
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When these burners are used at the pressure most suitable for twin burners their consumption is about one-third greater than that of the latter per candle-hour.
Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use W. J. Atkinson Butterfield
tankhughes commented on the word candle-hour
For this candle-hour, the scent is "fresh linen."
September 8, 2022
bilby commented on the word candle-hour
Sorry, I don't think that's a mandle: https://www.wordnik.com/lists/mandles-candles-for-men
September 8, 2022