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Definition of Absorptivity
1. Noun. (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body.
Generic synonyms: Physical Property
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Derivative terms: Absorptive
Definition of Absorptivity
1. n. Absorptiveness.
Definition of Absorptivity
1. Noun. The quality of being absorptive; absorptiveness. ¹
2. Noun. (analytical chemistry) The constant a in the Beer's law relation A = abc, where A is the absorbance, b the path length, and c the concentration of solution. Also known as absorptive power. Formerly known as absorbency index; absorption constant; extinction coefficient. ¹
3. Noun. (thermodynamics) The fraction of radiation absorbed by a surface to the total radiation incident on the surface. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Absorptivity
1. [n -TIES]
Medical Definition of Absorptivity
1. Synonym: specific absorption coefficient, molar absorption coefficient. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Absorptivity
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