absorbance

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/əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

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Synonyms

adsorption absorptive absorbency intake absorption uptake absorbence absorvance adsorbance absorptance absorbtance absorption coefficient photoabsorbance absorption factor absorptivity optical depth

Associated

transmittance attenuating luminescence wavelength reflectance fluorescence logarithm antioxidant analyte spectra assays attenuation

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