Candling

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Candling is a slang term used to describe the act of using a flashlight to inspect the quality or clarity of a product, typically related to the food or beauty industries.

In food industry, candling refers to shining a light through an egg to check for any defects or impurities in the egg. This method helps determine the freshness and quality of the eggs before they are sold. Similarly, in the beauty industry, candling refers to examining the clarity of a gemstone by shining a light through it to reveal any imperfections or flaws.

Example 1: The farmer was candling the eggs to ensure that there were no cracks or impurities before packaging them for the market.

Example 2: The jeweler used a flashlight to candle the diamond, carefully inspecting it for any hidden flaws or inclusions.

Synonyms:
candling, eggcheck, lighttesting
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