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absorbance

/əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/

Meanings
noun
A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density.

Examples :

"The plant's leaves showed high absorbance of red light, which helped it efficiently convert sunlight into energy. "
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Related Words

Illustration measure

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Illustration density

density noun

/ˈdɛn.sə.ti/

A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.

"The high population density of the city meant there were many people living in a small space. "

Illustration logarithmic

logarithmic adjective

/ˌlɒɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/

Of, or relating to logarithms.

"The Richter scale, used to measure earthquake magnitude, is a logarithmic scale, meaning each whole number increase represents a tenfold increase in the earthquake's amplitude. "

Illustration capacity

capacity noun

/kəˈpæsɪti/

The ability to hold, receive or absorb

"The water bottle's capacity is 500 milliliters. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration efficiently

efficiently adverb

/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

Illustration wavelength

wavelength noun

/ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/

The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

"The radio waves used in the school's wireless network have a specific wavelength. "

Illustration absorbed

absorbed verb

/æbˈsɔɹbd/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company absorbed the smaller competitor, and now all the products are sold under the larger brand. "

Illustration passing

passing verb

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

To change place.

"The train is passing the station, changing location. "

Illustration optical

optical adjective

/ˈɒptɪkəl/ /ˈɑptɪkəl/

Of, or relating to sight; visual.

"Strabismus is an optical defect."

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."