Complete Definition of "steradian"

English
wikipedia

Etymology
stereo-|ste(reo) + radian

Noun
en-noun

  1. 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 r<sup>2</sup>. Symbol: sr

Translations
Finnish: steradiaani
French: stéradian m
German: Raumwinkel m
Polish: steradian m
Swedish: steradian

See also
degree
radian

Category:SI units

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