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emissivity
The efficiency of a body's ability to absorb and reemit radiation compared to the emissivity of a blackbody at the same temperature. Emissivity ranges from 0 to 1, with one being a blackbody and less than 1 for all other materials. All bodies with a temperature above 0 K emit radiation.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry; Weather
- Category: Atmospheric chemistry
- Educational Institution: Sam Houston State University
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