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steradian

Syllabification: (ste·ra·di·an)
Pronunciation: /stəˈrādēən/

(abbreviation: sr)
Definition of steradian

noun

  • the SI unit of solid angle, equal to the angle at the center of a sphere subtended by a part of the surface equal in area to the square of the radius.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek stereos 'solid' + radian

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