What is another word for albedo?

Pronunciation: [albˈiːdə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Albedo is a scientific term used to determine the reflectivity of an object or planet's surface. Some of the synonyms for albedo include reflectivity, brightness, shininess, luster, radiance, gleam, sheen, brilliance, and polish. Each of these terms represents a different aspect of the level of reflection of an object or surface. Reflectivity describes how much light is reflected back from an object's surface, while brightness refers to the intensity of that reflection. Shininess, luster, radiance, and gleam are all descriptors of the quality of the reflection, with varying degrees of intensity and clarity. Sheen, brilliance, and polish all refer to the smoothness and clarity of the reflective surface.

What are the hypernyms for Albedo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Albedo?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for albedo (as nouns)

Usage examples for Albedo

The effect produced by the differences of albedo upon the moon's face is commonly called the "man in the moon," but, like the images presented by glowing coals, the face in the moon is anything which we choose to make it.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
It is the clouds of Venus which in great measure are responsible for its marked brilliancy, since they are an excellent medium for reflecting the sunlight, and give to its surface an albedo greater than that of any other planet, although Saturn is nearly equal to it.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
If anything of the right size shows up, decelerate until we can get mass and albedo measurements.
"Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet"
Harold Leland Goodwin

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