Noun: absorptivity ub,sorp'ti-vu-tee or ub,zorp'ti-vu-tee
- (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
"The absorptivity of the material made it ideal for soundproofing";
- absorption factor
Derived forms: absorptivities
Type of: physical property
Encyclopedia: Absorptivity