absorbance
noun
Pronunciation: /əbˈzɔːrbəns/
Definition
A measure of the quantity of light or other radiation taken in by a substance.
Examples
The spectrophotometer recorded a high absorbance for the concentrated dye sample.
Scientists calculate the concentration of a solution by measuring its absorbance at specific wavelengths.
As the thickness of the glass increased, the absorbance of ultraviolet rays also rose.
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