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reflectance
noun re·flec·tance \ri-ˈflek-tən(t)s\
Definition of REFLECTANCE
: the fraction of the total radiant flux incident upon a surface that is reflected and that varies according to the wavelength distribution of the incident radiation —called also re*flec*tiv*i*ty, \ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈti-və-tē, ri-\
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First Known Use of REFLECTANCE
1926
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reflectance
noun re·flec·tance \ri-ˈflek-tən(t)s\
Medical Definition of REFLECTANCE
: the fraction of the total radiant flux incident upon a surface that is reflected and that varies according to the wavelength distribution of the incident radiation—called also reflection coefficient, reflection factor
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