Absorptance

Synonyms of absorptance

• absorption
• assimilation
• ingestion

Antonyms of absorptance

• reflection
• emission
• transmission

Collocations of absorptance

solar radiation

Frequency: 70 %

The absorptance of the material for solar radiation was measured.

thermal insulation

Frequency: 60 %

The absorptance of the thermal insulation material was found to be high.

light absorption

Frequency: 50 %

The absorptance of the pigment determines its efficiency in light absorption.

heat transfer

Frequency: 45 %

The absorptance of the surface affects the heat transfer rate.

energy efficiency

Frequency: 40 %

Improving the absorptance of the building materials can enhance energy efficiency.

Idiomatic Expressions for absorptance

• Phrase: total absorptance
  Meaning: the overall amount of radiant energy absorbed by a surface
  Usage: The total absorptance of the black painted surface is higher compared to the white surface.