noun
- plural of reflectance; the ratios of reflected light or radiation to incident light or radiation
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The scientist measured the reflectances of different materials under various wavelengths.
- Solar panel efficiency depends on the reflectances of surrounding surfaces.
- The study compared reflectances between matte and glossy paint finishes.
- Satellite imagery analysis requires understanding surface reflectances.
- The laboratory recorded reflectances ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 for the samples.
- Different snow conditions produce varying reflectances in the infrared spectrum.