Synonyms for standard candle

Most common

candle · candela

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any astronomical object of known absolute magnitude. Its distance can then be calculated from its apparent magnitude.

Example sentences

• candle In cooking we cannot hold a candle to the Chinese.

By length

6 letters

candle²

7 letters

candela³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (candle² = 2 syllables).