Definition of IRRADIANCE

irradiance

Plural: irradiances

Noun

  • The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light.
  • That which irradiates or is irradiated; lustre; splendour; brilliancy.
  • The radiant power received by unit area of surface.

Origin / Etymology

irradiant + -ance

Scrabble Score: 13

irradiance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
irradiance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
irradiance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

irradiance: valid Words With Friends Word