reradiation
/ˌriːreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which something absorbs energy (such as heat or light) and then releases it again as radiation.
- Solar panels can reduce reradiation by reflecting some sunlight back into space.
- The reradiation of heat from the pavement keeps the city warm at night.
- Scientists study the reradiation of energy from the Earth's surface to understand climate change.
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