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transmittance

/trænsˈmɪtəns/ noun · British & US
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What does transmittance mean?

noun

The measure of the amount of light that passes through a material or medium, typically expressed as a percentage. It is the ratio of the transmitted light to the incident light.

Example

"The high transmittance of the glass allowed for a clear view of the outside."

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