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absorptivity

 

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Noun absorptivity has 1 sense
  1. absorptivity, absorption factor - (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
    --1 is a kind of physical property

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Absorptivity

Description:

Absorptivity refers to the capacity of a material or substance to absorb or assimilate a certain type of energy or matter. In physics and chemistry, it is often used to describe the ability of a substance to absorb and retain a specific wavelength of radiant energy, such as light or heat.

Sample Sentences:

1. The absorptivity of the new solar panels is significantly higher than the previous models, thus increasing the overall energy efficiency.

2. The low absorptivity of the fabric allowed the spilled wine to be easily wiped off without leaving any stains.

3. The absorptivity of the skin determines how effectively a moisturizer can penetrate and hydrate the layers beneath.

4. Increasing the absorbance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causes a higher absorptivity of heat, leading to global warming.

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