Attenuation is the result of two processes: scattering and absorption.

衰减是两个过程的结果：散射和吸收。

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The millimeter wave attenuation of expanded graphite is a comprehensive actions of scattering and absorption.

膨胀石墨蠕虫对毫米波的衰减为散射和吸收作用的综合结果。

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Scattering and absorption both cause extinction of light; but in a negligibly absorbing medium, extinction would be primarily by scattering.

散射和吸收都会引起消光，但在一个可以忽略吸收的介质中，消光主要由散射造成。

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And that bouncing around or multiple scattering in between the wires results in dramatically enhanced absorption,"

VOA: standard.2010.02.19