Albedo

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ælˈbi.doÊŠ/
• Hyphenation: al + be + do

Origin

From Latin albēdō ("whiteness").

Full definition of albedo

Noun

1. (physics, meteorology, astronomy) The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.
2. (biology) The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.

Usage notes

Albedo is to be distinguished from reflectivity, which refers to one specific wavelength (monochromatic radiation).

Anagrams

• doable