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Vocabulary Entry
absorbance
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Absorbance is a measure of the amount of light absorbed by a substance in a solution.
Example Sentences
"The absorbance of the solution increased as more dye was added."
"Using a spectrophotometer, we measured the absorbance at various wavelengths."
"Low absorbance readings indicate that the substance is either not present or in very low concentration."
V
verb
To absorb light or radiation.
Example Sentences
"The material can absorb various wavelengths of light."
"Plants absorb sunlight during photosynthesis."
"The sensor is designed to absorb ultraviolet radiation effectively."