transmissivity
/ˌtran(t)sməˈsivətē How to pronounce transmissivity (audio) -nzm-/ (ame, mw)
transmissivity — noun
1. the degree to which a material or system lets light, heat, sound, or another kin
the degree to which a material or system lets light, heat, sound, or another kind of energy pass through it
The lab compared the glass panels by measuring each panel's solar transmissivity.
measure transmissivity of a material
Engineers chose the roof film for its high transmissivity, keeping the greenhouse bright in winter.
high transmissivity in a practical design choice
Mina checked the aquifer report because low soil transmissivity would slow the cleanup project.
During the telescope test, the team rejected a filter with poor transmissivity in blue light.
- transmission
broader; it can mean the act of sending energy or information, not just the property of letting it pass
- permeability
often used for liquids or gases moving through a substance rather than for light or radiation
- transparency
usually focuses on visible light and how clearly you can see through something
- opacity
used when a material blocks light instead of letting it pass through
- insulation
used when a material is designed to stop heat or electricity from passing through
文法句型
transmissivity of [material/system]
用法筆記
Used mainly in technical writing. It is usually described with words such as high, low, optical, solar, thermal, or hydraulic rather than with everyday adjectives.