radiant intensity

noun

: the radiant energy that is emitted by a source per unit time per unit solid angle in a given direction under conditions that the source may be considered as sensibly a point source and that is measured in units of watts per steradian

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!