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Meaning
Noun
●
In Astronomy, Meteorology, Optics & Physics:
The
fraction
of
incident
light
or
radiation
reflected
by a
surface
or body,
commonly
expressed
as a percentage.
●
In Botany:
The
whitish
inner
portion
of the
rind
of
citrus fruits
that is a
source
of
pectin
,
commonly
referred
to as the pith.
●
In Alchemy:
One of the
four
major
stages
of the
magnum opus
,
involving
purification
of the
prima
materia.
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Origin
albedo
English
albedo
Latin
albus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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