albedo
|al-be-do|
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/ælˈbiːdoʊ/
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/ælˈbiːdəʊ/
reflectivity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albedo' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albedo,' where 'albus' meant 'white.'
Historical Evolution
'albedo' was borrowed directly from Latin into English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'whiteness' in Latin, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reflectivity of a surface.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the proportion of the incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon.
The albedo of the Earth affects its climate.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 23:46