1. (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body
   - absorption factor

Derived forms: absorptivities

See also: absorptive

Type of: physical property

Encyclopedia: Absorptivity

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• rectus medialis
• rectus superior
• recumb
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• recurrent fever
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• recursion
• recursive
• recursive definition