angle of reflection
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Definition of angle of reflection - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
opticsTECH. angle between reflected ray and perpendicular lineTECH.
- The angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence.
- Scientists measured the angle of reflection precisely.
- The angle of reflection was crucial in the experiment.
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Expressions with angle
try to get something indirectly
She angled for a promotion by attending every meeting.
in a way that shows something from all physical directions or sides
The car looks impressive from every angle on the showroom floor.
asks what motive someone has for a particular action
You keep buying him gifts; what's your angle here?
tactic used to evoke others' pity or support
She used an angle for sympathy to gain support.
try to get noticed by others
She angled for attention by telling a dramatic story.
inquiring about someone's hidden motive or agenda
I wonder what his angle on this deal is.
questioning someone's hidden motives or intentions
I wonder what's his angle in helping us.
asking about someone's hidden reason or plan
What's your angle in helping me so much?
in a slanted or tilted way, not straight
She held the picture at an angle.
position oneself correctly for a task
To take a good photo, you must get the right angle.
asking for the measurement between two lines or surfaces
What is the angle between these two walls?
position or direction from which a camera captures a scene
The camera angle made the scene look dramatic.
way someone approaches a problem or situation
Her angle of approach to the issue was innovative.
in a slanted or uneven way like someone drunk
The picture hung at a drunken angle on the wall.
approach a topic from a specific viewpoint
She angled on the problem from a new direction.
park a vehicle at an angle to the curb
Drivers must angle-park in the designated area.
in a lively or stylish slanted position
He wore his cap at a jaunty angle.
area not visible from a specific viewpoint
The building's design created a dead angle, obscuring the entrance from view.
considering a specific perspective or viewpoint
From an angle of fairness, the decision was justified.
range of vision from a specific point
The view angle of the monitor is quite wide.
parking spaces arranged at an angle to the curb
Angle parking is common in shopping centers.
expresses a personal viewpoint or perspective
From her angle, the decision seemed unfair.
deceptive or indirect approach in conversation or action
He used an angle shot in the negotiation to surprise his opponent..
angle between the horizontal and a path going downward
The pilot adjusted the descent angle to follow the landing guidance lights.
Expressions with reflection
after thinking carefully about something and changing opinion
On reflection, I think we should cancel the meeting.
something much weaker or less impressive than the original
This movie is just a pale reflection of the original.
the act of thinking about one's actions and character
He engaged in self-reflection to improve his behavior.
after thinking more carefully about something
On further reflection, I decided not to go.
something that causes a bad opinion of someone or something
His rude behavior is a poor reflection on his upbringing.
thought about something that makes you feel sad or regretful
Her sad reflection on the past made her cry.
representation that matches the real thing closely and without important mistakes
The movie is an accurate reflection of life in that neighborhood.
after thinking quietly and carefully about something
On calm reflection, she realized her mistake.
after thinking very carefully about something
On serious reflection, I decided to change my major.
after thinking carefully and calmly about something
Upon sober reflection, she decided not to quit her job.
in a way that lacks enough careful thought
He spoke without due reflection and later regretted it.
personal thinking done quietly about feelings experiences or choices
After the argument, he spent time in internal reflection.
repetition of sound waves bouncing off surfaces
The sound reflection in the hall was remarkable.
phenomenon where light is fully reflected at a boundary
Total internal reflection occurs in optical fibers.
fraction of radiant energy reflected by a surface
The coefficient of reflection determines the brightness of the surface.
measure of how much light or radiation is reflected by a surface
The reflection factor of this material makes it ideal for solar panels..
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- French:angle de réflexion, ...
- German:Reflexionswinkel, ...
- Italian:angolo di riflessione, ...
- Spanish:ángulo de reflexión, ...
- Portuguese:ângulo de reflexão, ...
- Chinese:反射角, ...
- Japanese:反射角, ...
- Arabic:زَاوِيَةُ الاِنْعِكَاس, ...
- Hebrew:זָוִית הַהַחְזָרָה, ...
- Russian:угол отражения, ...
- Ukrainian:кут відбиття, ...
- Hindi:परावर्तन का कोण, ...
- Bengali:প্রতিফলন কোণ, ...
- Catalan:angle de reflexió, ...
- Czech:úhel odrazu, ...
- Danish:refleksionsvinkel, ...
- Dutch:hoek van reflectie, ...
- Greek:γωνία ανάκλασης, ...
- Hungarian:visszaverődési szög, ...
- Khmer:មុំឆ្លុះ, ...
- Korean:반사각, ...
- Persian:زاویه بازتاب, ...
- Polish:kąt odbicia, ...
- Portuguese (BR):ângulo de reflexão, ...
- Romanian:unghi de reflexie, ...
- Swedish:reflektionsvinkel, ...
- Thai:มุมสะท้อน, ...
- Turkish:yansıma açısı, ...
- Vietnamese:góc phản xạ, ...
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