Absorbance Definition
noun
(physics) A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
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Synonyms:
- photographic density
- transmission density
- optical density
Other Word Forms of Absorbance
Noun
Singular:
absorbance
Plural:
absorbancesOrigin of Absorbance
-
absorb + -ance
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