absorbance
Meaning
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.
Synonyms
optical density
photographic density
transmission density
optic density
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/
Etymology
From absorb + -ance.
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