# candling

Pronunciation: say "KAND-ling" /ˈkændlɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of candle. — present participle and gerund of candle
   - Simple: Present participle of candle. Use this form when the checking of eggs against a light is happening right now.
   - _The inspector is candling each egg before it goes into the carton._
   - _Candling the sealed jars revealed tiny cracks in the glass._

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