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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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 After the first few batches of satellites were launched in 2019, astronomers around the world raised concerns about the satellites’ reflectivity. —

Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reflectivity