Albedo

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

2.NounThe whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.

3.NounOne of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia.

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