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TeachMeFinance.com - explain blackbody blackbody The term 'blackbody' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A hypothetical 'body' that absorbs all of the electromagnetic radiation striking it - it does not reflect or transmit any of the incident radiation. A blackbody not only absorbs all wavelengths, but emits at all wavelengths with the maximum possible intensity for any given temperature'. The term 'blackbody' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' An ideal emitter which radiates energy at the maximum possible rate per unit area at each wavelength for any given temperature. A blackbody also absorbs all the radiant energy incident on it; i.e., no energy is reflected or transmitted'. Previous 5 Terms: Black Ice Black liquor Black lung benefits Black Sand Beach Black water Next 5 Terms: Blackbody Radiation Blackout Blade Blair House Agreement Blast About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.