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 …—
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Roberta SmithThe warming at the surface could be expected to melt snow and ice, reducing the earth's albedo, or reflectivity.—Roger Revelle
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The color, according to the Park Service, would improve the reflectivity of the water feature.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Some are mirrorlike in their reflectivity, while others have none whatsoever.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
This would account for their exceedingly high reflectivity.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Its Liquid Retina display incorporates P3 wide color, True Tone calibration, and ultra-low reflectivity for visual precision.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Some are mirrorlike in their reflectivity, while others have none whatsoever.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
This would account for their exceedingly high reflectivity.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 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
See All Example Sentences for reflectivity
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“Reflectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflectivity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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