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reflectivity

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noun

  1. physics a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect radiation, equal to the reflectance of a layer of material sufficiently thick for the reflectance not to depend on the thickness
  2. Also calledreflectiveness the quality or capability of being reflective
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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For years, researchers have pursued the idea of improving the reflectivity of paint on exterior walls or roofs, since this could help keep buildings cool on hot, sunny days.

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"This structure exhibits a high transmission in the 750-1000 nm range and a high reflectivity in the 500-700 nm range," researchers wrote.

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