steradian
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steradian
See also: stéradian
English
Etymology
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
Coordinate terms
Translations
derived unit of solid angle
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Anagrams
Polish
Etymology
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Pronunciation
Noun
steradian m inan
- (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)
Declension
Declension of steradian
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | steradian | steradiany |
| genitive | steradiana | steradianów |
| dative | steradianowi | steradianom |
| accusative | steradian | steradiany |
| instrumental | steradianem | steradianami |
| locative | steradianie | steradianach |
| vocative | steradianie | steradiany |
Further reading
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French stéradian.
Noun
steradian m (plural steradieni)
Declension
Declension of steradian
| singular | plural | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite articulation | definite articulation | indefinite articulation | definite articulation | |
| nominative/accusative | (un) steradian | steradianul | (niște) steradieni | steradienii |
| genitive/dative | (unui) steradian | steradianului | (unor) steradieni | steradienilor |
| vocative | steradianule | steradienilor | ||