reflectivity
Britishnoun
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physics a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect radiation, equal to the reflectance of a layer of material sufficiently thick for the reflectance not to depend on the thickness
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Also called: reflectiveness. the quality or capability of being reflective
Vocabulary lists containing reflectivity
Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Introductory
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The expansion of plant life darkens the snow and ice, reducing its reflectivity and causing the surrounding area to warm up, triggering ice and snow melt.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
After the first few batches of satellites were launched in 2019, astronomers around the world raised concerns about the satellites’ reflectivity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
Small amounts of aerosols are enough to brighten clouds, which means that in polluted regions, cloud reflectivity does not drop until the sky has significantly cleared, Quaas says.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 4, 2024
The other two-thirds of the loss in reflectivity is likely caused by the weathering of the remaining sea ice.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 15, 2024
As cited by Zollner," Jason found himself quoting a forgotten textbook, "the Moon's reflectivity is point one seven four ...
From Zero Data by Charles Saphro
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