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albedo.

The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ælˈbi.doʊ/Canada, US
  1. The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.

    countable · uncountable
  3. One of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *albʰós Proto-Italic *alβos Latin alb(us) Proto-Indo-European *-Hōder. Latin -ēdō Latin albēdōbor. English albedo Borrowed from Latin albēdō (“whiteness”).

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