# candled

Pronunciation: say "KAN-duhld" /ˈkændl̩d/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of candle. — simple past and past participle of candle
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of candle. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The grader candled each egg and set aside any with internal spots._
   - _Before modern lamps, sellers candled eggs over an open flame to judge their freshness._

## Adjective

2. Inspected by being held up to a strong light, so that the contents can be seen through the shell: most often said of eggs.
   - Simple: Checked by being held up to a bright light so the inside can be seen.
   - _The recipe calls for candled eggs to make sure none are spoiled._
   - _Each carton of candled eggs carried a quality stamp from the packing plant._

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