1. Plural of albedo; the fraction of light or radiation reflected by a surface or object, especially a celestial body.
Usage: technical; astronomy; physics

Examples

• The albedoes of different planets vary significantly, with Venus having a much higher albedo than Mercury.
• Scientists measure the albedoes of ice sheets to understand how they reflect solar radiation.
• The albedoes of clouds affect Earth's energy balance and climate patterns.
• Comparing the albedoes of the Moon and Mars helps astronomers understand their surface compositions.
• High albedoes in polar regions contribute to the ice-albedo feedback mechanism.