Absorptance
Yes, absorptance is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does absorptance mean?
noun
- a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber
absorptance equals 1 minus transmittance
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of absorptance
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ABSORPTANCE.
Words you can make from absorptance
Frequently asked questions
Is absorptance a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Absorptance is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is absorptance worth in Scrabble?
Absorptance is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does absorptance mean?
Absorptance means: a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber.