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Meaning of absorbance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Absorbanz Extinktion
Suomi absorbanssi
Français absorbance
Italiano assorbanza
Nederlands absorbantie optische dichtheid

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

absorbant absorbate absorbativity Absorbed absorbed dose absorbedness

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