steradian

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See also: stéradian

English

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Etymology

ste(reo) + radian

Pronunciation

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Noun

steradian (plural steradians)

  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 r2. Symbol: sr

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  • (symbol) sr

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Polish

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steradian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stɛˈra.djan/
  • Rhymes: -adjan
  • Syllabification: ste‧ra‧dian

Noun

steradian m inan

  1. (geometry) steradian (derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the center of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r2)

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French stéradian.

Noun

steradian m (plural steradieni)

  1. steradian

Declension

singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative steradian steradianul steradieni steradienii
genitive-dative steradian steradianului steradieni steradienilor
vocative steradianule steradienilor