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Meaning of albedo

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

albedo

Pronunciation:/ælˈbi.doʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

  2. The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.

  3. One of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia.