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Meaning of standard candle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Standardkerze

Polski świeca standardowa

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Standard Chinese standard coin standard conditions standard definition standard deviation standard dialect