albedo
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin albēdō (“whiteness”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
albedo (plural albedos)
- (physics, meteorology, astronomy) The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as percentage.
- (biology) The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.
Usage notes [edit]
Albedo is to be distinguished from reflectivity, which refers to one specific wavelength (monochromatic radiation).
Translations [edit]
the fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body
Anagrams [edit]
Italian [edit]
Noun [edit]
albedo f (invariable)
- albedo (all senses)
Latin [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From albus (“white”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
albēdō (genitive albēdinis); f, third declension
Synonyms [edit]
Inflection [edit]
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | albēdō | albēdinēs |
| genitive | albēdinis | albēdinum |
| dative | albēdinī | albēdinibus |
| accusative | albēdinem | albēdinēs |
| ablative | albēdine | albēdinibus |
| vocative | albēdō | albēdinēs |
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