transmittance

noun
trans·​mit·​tance | \ tran(t)s-ˈmi-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce transmittance (audio) , tranz-\

Definition of transmittance

2 : the fraction of radiant energy that having entered a layer of absorbing matter reaches its farther boundary

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This label rates a window’s U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), visible transmittance and air leakage. Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Angie’s List: What to know when buying new windows," 5 July 2019

First Known Use of transmittance

circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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transmittance

noun
trans·​mit·​tance | \ -ˈmit-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce transmittance (audio) \

Medical Definition of transmittance

2 : the fraction of radiant energy that having entered a layer of absorbing matter reaches its farther boundary