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steradian Definition


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steradian
noun
    1. geom.
      The SI unit that is used for measuring solid (three-dimensional) angles. It is equal to the solid angle formed at the centre of a sphere when an area on the surface of the sphere, which is equal to the square of the sphere's radius, is joined to the centre.
Etymology: 19c: from Greek stereos solid + radian.



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