transmittance
noun
trans·mit·tance tran(t)s-ˈmi-tᵊn(t)s 
tranz-
1
: transmission
2
: the fraction of radiant energy that having entered a layer of absorbing matter reaches its farther boundary
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Whatever the marketing name, the tech can increase light transmittance by 33% and lower power draw by 25%. 
Chris Smith, BGR, 10 May 2022 Although the light transmittance is high, which is close to the experience of ordinary cameras, its UPC appearance is not perfect. Chris Smith, BGR, 11 June 2021 According to him, the light transmittance is close to the experience of regular selfie cameras. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 June 2021 It was based on a transmittance approach (shining light through tissues), incorporating fiber optics and eight wavelengths of light. Amy Moran-thomas, Wired, 4 June 2021 The teaser also says the optical fluid has high light transmittance, ultra-low dispersion, and can resist extreme environments. Chris Smith, BGR, 25 Mar. 2021 Color classification is determined by measuring a syrup's internal transmittance by passing a 560nm wavelength of light through a 10mm sample. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 May 2020 In those first weeks in late March, uncertainty about the virus’s transmittance and the lack of adequate, accessible protective gear exposed medical personnel to unknown risks. Yvette Orozco Staff Writer, Houston Chronicle, 2 June 2020 For a golden syrup, there must be 75 percent or higher transmittance. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 May 2020 See More
Chris Smith, BGR, 10 May 2022 Although the light transmittance is high, which is close to the experience of ordinary cameras, its UPC appearance is not perfect. Chris Smith, BGR, 11 June 2021 According to him, the light transmittance is close to the experience of regular selfie cameras. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 June 2021 It was based on a transmittance approach (shining light through tissues), incorporating fiber optics and eight wavelengths of light. Amy Moran-thomas, Wired, 4 June 2021 The teaser also says the optical fluid has high light transmittance, ultra-low dispersion, and can resist extreme environments. Chris Smith, BGR, 25 Mar. 2021 Color classification is determined by measuring a syrup's internal transmittance by passing a 560nm wavelength of light through a 10mm sample. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 May 2020 In those first weeks in late March, uncertainty about the virus’s transmittance and the lack of adequate, accessible protective gear exposed medical personnel to unknown risks. Yvette Orozco Staff Writer, Houston Chronicle, 2 June 2020 For a golden syrup, there must be 75 percent or higher transmittance. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 May 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
transmittance
noun
trans·mit·tance -ˈmit-ᵊn(t)s
1
: transmission
2
: the fraction of radiant energy that having entered a layer of absorbing matter reaches its farther boundary