Definition of Coefficient of absorption

1. Noun. A measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber. "Absorptance equals 1 minus transmittance"

Exact synonyms: Absorptance, Absorption Coefficient
Generic synonyms: Coefficient

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coefficient Of Absorption

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coefficient of absorption (current term)
coefficient of concordance
coefficient of consanguinity
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coefficient of expansion
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coefficient of reflection
coefficient of relationship
coefficient of self induction
coefficient of variation

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