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Noun: reflectance  ri'flek-tun(t)s
  1. The fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface
    "The white paint had a high reflectance, making the room brighter";
    - coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectivity

Derived forms: reflectances

Type of: coefficient

Encyclopedia: Reflectance