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albedo
nounmasculinetechnicaltécnico/ɐɫβɨˈðu/al·be·do
Definition
1The measure of the reflectivity of a surface, i.e., the fraction of solar radiation reflected by that surface.
Usage examples
“Snow has a very high albedo, reflecting most of the sunlight.”
“Scientists study ocean albedo to understand the planet's energy balance.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
Earth's albedohigh albedolow albedoplanetary albedo