irradiance
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ir·ra·di·ant
(ĭ-rā′dē-ənt)adj.
Sending forth radiant light.
[Latin irradiāns, irradiant-, present participle of irradiāre, to shine forth; see irradiate.]
ir·ra′di·ance, ir·ra′di·an·cy n.
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irradiance
(ɪˈreɪdɪəns) orirradiancy
n
(General Physics) the radiant flux incident on unit area of a surface. It is measured in watts per square metre. Symbol: Ee Also called: irradiation Compare illuminance
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ir•ra•di•ance
(ɪˈreɪ di əns)also irradiation
n.
incident flux of radiant energy per unit area.
[1955–60]
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