Albedo
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A measure of the reflectivity of a celestial body's surface, defined as the ratio of reflected electromagnetic radiation to the total incident radiation. It is typically expressed on a scale from 0 to 1 to quantify “reflectance”.
Synonyms & Variants
daya pantul
A descriptive term easily understood by the non-scientific public.
koefisien pantul
Used in engineering and wave contexts.
reflektivitas
A technical term more commonly used in general physics.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Latin word albedo, meaning whiteness or brightness. It was first formally introduced in the context of optics and astronomy by Johann Heinrich Lambert in the 18th century. In modern scientific usage, this term is crucial for understanding planetary energy balance and global climate change.
Real-world Usage
Tingkat albedo yang tinggi pada lapisan es kutub membantu menyeimbangkan suhu permukaan bumi.
English Translation
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