English Explanatory Dictionary

absorptance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Absorbed radiation and incident radiation in a ratio format; a measurement that shows how well a surface absorbs radiation.

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɔːp.tn̩s/ /æbˈsɔɹp.tn̩s/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tn̩s/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tn̩s/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tn̩s/ /æbˈsɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tn̩ts/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tn̩ts/

Word forms

absorptance absorptances

Etymology

Circa 20th century, from absorption + -ance.

Related words

absorbance absorbancy
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