albedo

noun

UK/ælˈbiː.dəʊ/
US/ælˈbiː.doʊ/

Definitions of albedo noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)physics(物理)

    The proportion of light that is reflected by a surface, especially that of a planet or celestial body.

    (尤指天体)反射光线的能力或比率。

    • Fresh snow has a high albedo, meaning it reflects a significant amount of sunlight.

      新雪具有高反照率,这意味着它能反射大量的阳光。

    • Forests typically have a lower albedo than grasslands because trees absorb more light.

      森林的反照率通常比草地低,因为树木吸收了更多的光线。

    • As glaciers melt, the Earth's albedo is decreasing, contributing to increased global warming.

      随着冰川融化,地球的反照率正在下降,这加剧了全球变暖。

Phrases of albedo noun

  • the albedo effect

    The phenomenon where solar radiation is reflected back into the atmosphere by the Earth's surface.

    反照率

    Due to the high albedo effect of snow and ice, a significant amount of solar radiation is reflected back into space, helping to maintain the low temperatures in polar regions.

    由于冰雪的高反照率效应,大量的太阳辐射被反射回太空,有助于维持极地地区的低温。