candler
word
Definition
A candler is a person or device used to shine light through eggs to check their quality, usually before they are sold or hatched.
Usage & Nuances
Rare, specialized term, mostly used in agriculture and poultry farms. 'Candler' can refer to both the person and the tool used. Modern industries often use machines instead of manual candlers.
Spanish: candilero (persona que revisa huevos con luz) - inspector de huevosPortuguese (BR): candler (pessoa que examina ovos com luz) - inspetor de ovosPortuguese (PT): candler (pessoa que examina ovos com luz) - inspetor de ovosChinese (Simplified): 验蛋员 - 检蛋员Chinese (Traditional): 驗蛋員 - 檢蛋員Hindi: अंडा परीक्षकArabic: فاحص البيض
Example Sentences
When I worked as a candler, it was my job to spot any bad eggs.
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The candler checks each egg for cracks before packing.
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A candler uses a bright light to look inside the egg.
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In the hatchery, the candler finds which eggs will hatch.
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With a modern candler, you can check hundreds of eggs in a few minutes.
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Our farm invested in an automatic candler to improve egg quality.
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