"emissivity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: emissivities [plural]
Etymology: From emissive + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|emissive|ity}} emissive + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun}} emissivity (plural emissivities)
  1. (physics) The energy-emitting propensity of a surface, usually measured at a specific wavelength. Categories (topical): Physics

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