Steradian
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /stəˈɹeɪ.diən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Steradian is a noun meaning (geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the centre of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r². Symbol: sr.
Meaning
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the centre of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r². Symbol: sr.
Word Forms
- steradians
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include picoradian, radiansphere, arcdegree, semidiameter, spherics, sphere.
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