blackbody

[US]/blækˈbɒdi/
[UK]/blækˈboʊdi/
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Translation

n.An idealized object that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, regardless of frequency or angle.
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Phrases & Collocations

blackbody radiation

blackbody temperature

ideal blackbody

blackbody spectrum

blackbody cavity

blackbody object

perfect blackbody absorber

blackbody emission

Example Sentences

the concept of a blackbody is fundamental in physics.

a perfect blackbody absorbs all incident radiation.

the temperature of a blackbody can be measured using its emitted radiation.

blackbody radiation is a key topic in thermodynamics.

scientists study blackbody radiation to understand the universe.

the spectrum of a blackbody depends only on its temperature.

in an ideal scenario, a blackbody emits radiation uniformly in all directions.

the concept of a blackbody simplifies many calculations in physics.

blackbody radiation is described by planck's law.

the study of blackbody radiation led to the development of quantum mechanics.

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