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irradiance

Pronunciation: /ɪˈreɪdiəns/
Definition of irradiance

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1 Physics the flux of radiant energy per unit area (normal to the direction of flow of radiant energy through a medium).
  • 2 literary the fact of shining brightly.

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