transmissivity

American

[trans-mi-siv-i-tee, tranz-] / ˌtræns mɪˈsɪv ɪ ti, ˌtrænz- /

noun

Physics.

a measure of the ability of a material or medium to transmit electromagnetic energy, as light.

transmissivity British

/ ˌtrænzmɪˈsɪvɪtɪ /

noun

physics a measure of the ability of a material to transmit radiation, equal to the internal transmittance of the material under conditions in which the path of the radiation has unit length

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Etymology

Origin of transmissivity

First recorded in 1910–15; transmiss(ion) + -ive + -ity

Example Sentences

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Samsung says its display is particularly well-suited for portable electronics “not only because of its unbreakable characteristics, but also because of its light weight, transmissivity, and hardness, which are all very similar to glass.”

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2018

Mr. Hullinger also performed studies of transmissivity, reflectivity and absorptivity of alternate materials which could be used in the Solar Funnel Cooker.

From The BYU Solar Cooker/Cooler by Jones, Steven E.

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