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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Example Sentences
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For years, researchers have pursued the idea of improving the reflectivity of paint on exterior walls or roofs, since this could help keep buildings cool on hot, sunny days.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
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
"This structure exhibits a high transmission in the 750-1000 nm range and a high reflectivity in the 500-700 nm range," researchers wrote.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
Both of those observations suggest other factors might be reducing Earth’s reflectivity: Melting snow and ice expose darker land, and warming can cause low marine clouds to dissipate, revealing a dark ocean.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 4, 2024
Necessarily so, since even its best reflectivity still absorbed a sufficient portion of the energy from the beam it deflected to have rapidly ruined it if it were not properly cooled.
From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt
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