Albedo

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000363",
  "term": "Albedo",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The fraction of incident electromagnetic radiation, typically solar radiation, that is reflected by a surface or object. It is a dimensionless quantity, expressed as a value between 0 and 1, or as a percentage. Surfaces with high albedo, like fresh snow, reflect most radiation, while surfaces with low albedo, like asphalt, absorb most radiation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "angle",
    "infrared",
    "wavelength"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2173 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/albedo/"
}