# carcel

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A former unit to measure the intensity of light, approximately 9.74 candelas.

## Etymology
Named after the inventor of the Carcel lamp.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/carcel