absorbance
noun
ab·sor·bance
əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)s 
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
: the ability of a layer of a substance to absorb radiation expressed mathematically as the negative common logarithm of transmittance
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This diaper combines the best of both worlds by using two inserts made from 55% hemp for maximum absorbance and 45% cotton to prevent flooding leaks.
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Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 18 July 2023
Thus, in sunlit nesting environments, less pigmentation will increase the detrimental effect of transmittance, but more pigmentation will increase the detrimental effect of absorbance.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2018
Ergonomic Ski Poles with a convenient folding system, shock absorbance and superior grip offered in the collection were made in collaboration with TSL.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
Researchers suspect that the high levels of skin pigment, melanin, in dark-skinned patients can interfere with the absorbance measurements.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022
For example, the galaxy's signal tends to be a cluster of individual absorbance and emissions lines, rather than a smooth spectrum.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2018
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Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 18 July 2023
Thus, in sunlit nesting environments, less pigmentation will increase the detrimental effect of transmittance, but more pigmentation will increase the detrimental effect of absorbance.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2018
Ergonomic Ski Poles with a convenient folding system, shock absorbance and superior grip offered in the collection were made in collaboration with TSL.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
Researchers suspect that the high levels of skin pigment, melanin, in dark-skinned patients can interfere with the absorbance measurements.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022
For example, the galaxy's signal tends to be a cluster of individual absorbance and emissions lines, rather than a smooth spectrum.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2018
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absorbance
noun
ab·sor·bance
əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)s
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
: the ability of a solution or a layer of a substance to absorb radiation that is expressed mathematically as the negative common logarithm of the transmittance of the substance or solution
called also optical density
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