Absorbance
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Absorbance is a noun meaning (physics) 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.
Meaning
(physics) 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.
Word Forms
- absorbances
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adsorption, absorptive, absorbency, intake, absorption, uptake.
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