optical density

Noun

Meaning

(physics) a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

absorbance refractive index photographic density transmission density

Hypernyms

density denseness

Examples

Differences in optical density will show up as differences in relief. Source: Internet

In the USA honey is also graded on its color and optical density by USDA standards, graded on the Pfund scale, which ranges from 0 for "water white" honey to more than 114 for "dark amber" honey. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

optical data carrier optical data storage medium optical delusion optical depth optical device optical disc