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steradiancy
noun
ste·ra·di·an·cy
\stə̇ˈrādēənsē\
Definition of steradiancy
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: the radiant flux from a surface per steradian of solid angle in a specified direction per unit area of cross section of the emission perpendicular to that direction
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Origin and Etymology of steradiancy
steradian + -cy
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