NOUN | quantity | reflectivity, coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance | the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface |
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attribute | reflectivity, reflection, reflexion | the ability to reflect beams or rays | |
attribute | reflectivity, reflectiveness | the capability of quiet thought or contemplation |
Meaning | The fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface. | |
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Synonyms | coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance | |
Broader | coefficient | A constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic / characteristic |
Spanish | reflectancia, reflectividad | |
Catalan | reflectància |
Meaning | The ability to reflect beams or rays. | |
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Synonyms | reflection, reflexion | |
Narrower | echo, reverberation, sound reflection, replication | The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves |
echo | A reflected television or radio or radar beam | |
Broader | physical property | Any property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions |
Spanish | reflectividad, reflexión | |
Catalan | reflectivitat, reflexió | |
Adjectives | reflective | capable of physically reflecting light or sound |
Meaning | The capability of quiet thought or contemplation. | |
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Synonym | reflectiveness | |
Broader | thoughtfulness | The trait of thinking carefully before acting |
Adjectives | reflective | devoted to matters of the mind |
reflective | deeply or seriously thoughtful |
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