Absorption factor and Absorptivity

Absorption factor

Absorption factor noun - (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body.

Absorptivity is a synonym for absorption factor. In some cases you can use "Absorptivity" instead a noun phrase "Absorption factor".

Absorptivity

Absorptivity noun - (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body.
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Synonyms for Absorptivity

Absorption factor is a synonym for absorptivity. You can use "Absorption factor" instead a noun "Absorptivity".

Nearby Words: absorption, absorptive
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