milliradian

noun

mil·​li·​ra·​di·​an ˌmi-lə-ˈrā-dē-ən How to pronounce milliradian (audio)
: one thousandth of a radian

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milliradian was in 1946

Dictionary Entries Near milliradian

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“Milliradian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milliradian. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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