Definition of "albedo" []

• The fraction of incident electromagnetic radiation reflected by a surface, especially of a celestial body. (noun)
• The spongy white tissue on the inside of the rind of citrus fruit. (noun)

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• "I'd think that reduction in albedo effect from the capture of solar power is a more important thing."
• "It seems that the reduction in albedo (the action of reflecting solar radiation back into space) has deteriorated to the point of no return."
• "Already the albedo is changing beacuse the big polar glaciers are melting."