STERADIAN

steradian, sr

(noun) the unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

ste(reo) + radian

Noun

steradian (plural steradians)

(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

Synonyms

• (symbol) sr

Anagrams

• raindates

Source: Wiktionary



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