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reflectance

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reflectance [ri′flek·təns]
(computer science)
In optical character recognition, the relative brightness of the inked area that forms the printed or handwritten character; distinguished from background reflectance and brightness.
(electricity)
reflection factor
(physics)
reflectivity
reflectance
The ratio of the reflected flux to the flux incident on a surface.
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