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reflectance

🇬🇧 UK/ri'flektәns/🇺🇸 US
IELTSA2

Definitions

n.

The ratio of the amount of light or radiation reflected by a surface to the amount that hits it

反射率,反射比

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
flectbend, turn, curve
+
ancestate, quality
=reflectance

Common Collocations

  • 1.spectral reflectance光谱反射率
  • 2.surface reflectance表面反射率
  • 3.high reflectance高反射率
  • 4.[reflectance measurement]反射率测量

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The reflectance of fresh snow can exceed 90%, making it highly effective at bouncing sunlight.

  • 2.

    Scientists measured the reflectance of the material to assess its suitability for solar panels.

  • 3.

    High reflectance coatings are applied to telescope mirrors to maximize light collection.

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