emissivity

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emis·siv·i·ty | \ ˌe-mə-ˈsi-və-tē

, ˌē-ˌmi-ˈsi- \

plural emissivities

Definition of emissivity

: the relative power of a surface to emit heat by radiation : the ratio of the radiant energy emitted by a surface to that emitted by a blackbody at the same temperature

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Recent Examples on the Web Many energy-efficient windows, for example, are glazed with a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. — Maria Masters, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2022 Look for windows labeled low-emissivity (low-E) or spectrally selective. — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2022 Energy-efficient windows have an insulating glass unit, Low-E (low-emissivity) coatings, gas fill, and other engineering advancements that stop heat transfer. — Debbie Wolfe, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2022 For example, a low-emissivity (low-e) coating can reduce energy loss by as much as 30% to 50%. — Maria Masters, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2021 The amount of thermal radiation depends on the emissivity of the object. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 17 July 2019 The emissivity of an object can have a value between 0 and 1. — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 9 July 2019 In the world of infrared cameras, different materials can have a different emissivity. — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 9 July 2019 The emissivity is a number between one and zero that depends on the physical properties of the object. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 17 July 2019 See More

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emissivity

noun

emis·siv·i·ty | \ ˌem-ə-ˈsiv-ət-ē

, ˌē-ˌmis-ˈiv-

plural emissivities

Medical Definition of emissivity

: the relative power of a surface to emit heat by radiation : the ratio of the radiant energy emitted by a surface to that emitted by a blackbody at the same temperature