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luminance unit
(cd·m^-2)

subject fact

luminance unit has symbol cd·m^-2 2001-09-27 09:32:57.0
has definition candela per square meter
is a kind of derived SI unit

derived SI unit has unit defined in terms of derived SI unit via a system of quantity equations 2001-09-27 09:32:56.0
has base unit defined in terms of the seven SI base units via a system of quantity equations

SI unit is an acronym for Syteme Internationale 2001-09-27 09:32:55.0

unit has historical origin 2001-09-27 09:32:42.0
represents

luminance unit	has symbol cd·m^-2
	has definition candela per square meter
	is a kind of derived SI unit
derived SI unit	has unit defined in terms of derived SI unit via a system of quantity equations
derived SI unit	has base unit defined in terms of the seven SI base units via a system of quantity equations
SI unit	is an acronym for Syteme Internationale
unit	has historical origin
unit	represents