Meanings
nounChappuis absorption (uncountable)
- uncountableThe absorption of electromagnetic radiation by ozone, especially noticeable in the ozone layer.
Origin
Named after the French chemist James Chappuis (1854–1934), who discovered the effect.
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Chappuis absorption. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chappuis%20absorption
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