emittance
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emittance
[i′mit·əns] (thermodynamics)
The power radiated per unit area of a radiating surface. Also known as emissive power; radiating power.
emittance
The ratio of radiant flux emitted by a material to that emitted by a blackbody at the same temperature, under the same conditions.