reflectivity

noun

ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈti-və-tē

ri-

: the reflective quality or power of a surface or material

… conducting "reflectivity tests" to see whether Saudi sand when viewed through the goggles creates a sparkling effect that disorients pilots and causes them to send their helicopters careening to the ground.—

Newsweek

… there are many examples of luster-decorated ceramics, in which Islamic potters emulated the reflectivity of metalwork by applying metal oxides to white-glazed vessels …—

Roberta Smith

The warming at the surface could be expected to melt snow and ice, reducing the earth's albedo, or reflectivity.—

Roger Revelle

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While Dolby assures that the same tuning can be applied to LCDs, the experience may still depend on factors like display size, reflectivity, and the number of screens in the car. —

Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 For example, melting ice from global warming reduces the Earth’s reflectivity as temperatures rise. —

Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 The new research is based on an analysis of climate models and NASA satellite data about the Earth’s reflectivity. —

Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024 Researchers tested seven particles as potential atmospheric aerosols and ranked their suitability based on their heat absorption, reactivity and reflectivity. —

Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reflectivity