reflectivity

noun

re·​flec·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈti-və-tē 

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: the reflective quality or power of a surface or material

… there are many examples of luster-decorated ceramics, in which Islamic potters emulated the reflectivity of metalwork by applying metal oxides to white-glazed vessels …

—Roberta Smith

The warming at the surface could be expected to melt snow and ice, reducing the earth's albedo, or reflectivity.

—Roger Revelle

Examples of reflectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This would account for their exceedingly high reflectivity. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2026

The agency said the color would improve the pool's reflectivity compared to the existing gray concrete. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Its Liquid Retina display incorporates P3 wide color, True Tone calibration, and ultra-low reflectivity for visual precision. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026

The prototype system achieves motion-robust 3D tracking of mixed-reflectivity scenes at incredibly high frame rates. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reflectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity