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单词 retroreflection
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Definition of retroreflection in English:

retroreflection

noun ˌrɛtrəʊrɪˈflɛkʃn
Optics
  • The reflection of light in such a way that it travels along the path it took prior to reflection, but in the reverse direction.

Origin

1940s. From retro- + reflection. Compare earlier retroflexion, and also retroreflective, retroreflector.

Definition of retroreflection in US English:

retroreflection

nounˌrɛtrəʊrɪˈflɛkʃn
Optics
  • The reflection of light in such a way that it travels along the path it took prior to reflection, but in the reverse direction.

Origin

1940s. From retro- + reflection. Compare earlier retroflexion, and also retroreflective, retroreflector.

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