Definition of absorptance

"absorptance" in the noun sense

1. absorption coefficient, coefficient of absorption, absorptance

a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber

"absorptance equals 1 minus transmittance"

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absorptance in Scrabble®

The word absorptance is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters absorptance:

ABSORPTANCE
(162)
ABSORPTANCE
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (68 words)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In absorptance

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absorptance in Words With Friends™

The word absorptance is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 21

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters absorptance:

ABSORPTANCE
(279)
ABSORPTANCE
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (68 words)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In absorptance

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(279)
ABSORPTANCE
(279)
ABSORPTANCE
(225)
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ABSORPTANCE
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Words containing the sequence absorptance

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Words that end with absorptance (1 word)

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