word
albedo
al-BEE-doh
ælˈbiːdoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
albedo
Dictionary meaning
The fraction of solar energy reflected back from a surface; melting ice reduces Earth's albedo.
History and origin
Latin — 'albus' (white).
Examples
- As Arctic ice melts, the reduction in albedo creates a feedback loop that accelerates warming.
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