Definition of Albedo

1. Noun. The ratio of reflected to incident light.

Exact synonyms: Reflective Power
Generic synonyms: Ratio

Definition of Albedo

1. n. Whiteness. Specifically: (Astron.) The ratio which the light reflected from an unpolished surface bears to the total light falling upon that surface.

Definition of Albedo

1. Noun. (physics meteorology astronomy) The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as percentage. ¹

2. Noun. (biology) The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Albedo

1. the ratio of the light reflected by a planet to that received by it [n -DOS or -DOES]

Medical Definition of Albedo

1. The ratio which the light reflected from an unpolished surface bears to the total light falling upon that surface. Origin: L, fr. Albus white. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Albedo

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albarelli
albarello
albarium
albariza
albas
albaspine
albaspines
albata
albatas
albatross
albatross around one's neck
albatross round one's neck
albatrosses
albe
albedo (current term)
albedo feature
albedo retinae
albedoes
albedometer
albedometers
albedos
albeit
albendazole
albendazoles
alberghi
albergo
alberta
albertite
albertites

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