albedo
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɫβɨˈðu/técnico
al·be·do
Definition
The measure of the reflectivity of a surface, i.e., the fraction of solar radiation reflected by that surface.
Snow has a very high albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight.
Scientists study ocean albedo to understand the planet's energy balance.
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Common collocations
Earth's albedohigh albedolow albedoplanetary albedo
Etymology
Do latim albedo, albedinis (brancura).