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absorptance

/æbˈsɔːrpəntəns/ noun · British & US
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What does absorptance mean?

noun

The measure of the fraction of incident radiation that is absorbed by a material. It is the ratio of the absorbed radiation to the incident radiation.

Example

"The absorptance of the new solar panel material was found to be very high, making it an ideal choice for energy harvesting."

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