albedo vs medulla

albedo

noun
  • The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith. 

  • The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage. 

  • One of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia. 

medulla

noun
  • The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit. 

  • The medulla oblongata. 

  • The internal tissue of a plant. 

  • The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones. 

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