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Brightness
Table 2.2
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Optical properties
Grammatical category:  Simple term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Reflectivity of a paper sample using light of specified wave length (457 nm), commonly used as an index of whiteness.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Finally, the assessment of paper whiteness, as distinct from brightness may now be explained. The latter is an objective measure with monochromatic light but the former is subjective and involves the eye. Several indices of whiteness have been proposed (5).
Context source:  EN 48
Attestation:  2
Phraseological unit:  High brightness
Related terms:  Whiteness, Elrepho Spectrophotometer
It:  Grado di bianco
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Degré de blancheur
Degree of reliability FR:  3