irradiance

UK
/ɪˈreɪ.di.əns/
US
/ɪˈreɪ.di.əns/

Translations

irradiancenoun
irradiances
pl
The irradiance of the sunlight affects the growth of plants.
Освещённость солнечного света влияет на рост растений.
Synonyms
irradianceadjective
UK
/ɪˈreɪ.di.əns/
US
/ɪˈreɪ.di.əns/
Used attributively as a modifier (e.g., "irradiance sensor").

Definitions

irradiancenoun
The amount of light or radiant energy received on a surface per unit area.
The solar panel's efficiency is directly related to the irradiance it receives from the sun.
The quality or state of shining brightly; radiance.
Her smile had an irradiance that brightened the entire room.
irradianceadjective
Relating to or measuring the intensity of radiant energy falling on a surface.
The engineers installed an irradiance sensor to track solar exposure.