internal reflection
/ɪnˈtɜːnəl ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ (UK)
Definition

Definition of internal reflection - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
psychologyRarepersonal thinking done quietly about feelings experiences or choicesRare
  • After the argument, he spent time in internal reflection.
2.
physicsTECH.bouncing of light back inside a material instead of passing throughTECH.
  • Total internal reflection keeps the light trapped inside the glass fiber.
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Expressions with internal reflection

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total internal reflectionn.
phenomenon where light is fully reflected at a boundary
Total internal reflection occurs in optical fibers.

Expressions with internal

for internal useadj.
meant to be used only inside one group or company
This report is strictly for internal use and should not be shared.
internal clockn.
personal sense of time and timing
His internal clock told him it was time to leave.
internal conflictn.
disagreement within a group or organization
The team faced internal conflict over the project's direction.
internal condomn.
barrier device worn inside the vagina or anus
She used an internal condom for protection.
internal errorn.
unexpected problem that happens inside a system or organization itself
The website showed an internal error and could not load the page.
internal mailn.
system for sending messages or packages within one organization only
Please send the contract through internal mail to the finance department.

Expressions with reflection

on reflectionadv.
after thinking carefully about something and changing opinion
On reflection, I think we should cancel the meeting.
pale reflectionn.
something much weaker or less impressive than the original
This movie is just a pale reflection of the original.
self-reflectionn.
the act of thinking about one's actions and character
He engaged in self-reflection to improve his behavior.
on further reflectionadv.
after thinking more carefully about something
On further reflection, I decided not to go.
poor reflection onn.
something that causes a bad opinion of someone or something
His rude behavior is a poor reflection on his upbringing.
sad reflectionn.
thought about something that makes you feel sad or regretful
Her sad reflection on the past made her cry.
accurate reflectionn.
representation that matches the real thing closely and without important mistakes
The movie is an accurate reflection of life in that neighborhood.
on calm reflectionadv.
after thinking quietly and carefully about something
On calm reflection, she realized her mistake.
on serious reflectionadv.
after thinking very carefully about something
On serious reflection, I decided to change my major.
upon sober reflectionadv.
after thinking carefully and calmly about something
Upon sober reflection, she decided not to quit her job.

Terms related to internal reflection

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Terms with internal reflection included in their meaning

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light pipen.
technology
transparent structure diffusing light via internal reflection

Examples of internal reflection in a sentence

  • Through nightly internal reflection, he recognized patterns in his impulsive decisions.
  • Internal reflection is crucial for designing efficient optical sensors.
  • The prism uses internal reflection to redirect the laser beam.

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  1. French:réflexion intérieure, réflexion interne, ...
  2. German:innere Reflexion, Innenreflexion, ...
  3. Italian:riflessione interiore, riflessione interna totale, ...
  4. Spanish:reflexión interna, reflexión interna total, ...
  5. Portuguese:reflexão interna, ...
  6. Chinese:内心反思, 内部反射, ...
  7. Japanese:内省, 内部反射, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأَمُّل دَاخِلِيّ, اِنْعِكَاس دَاخِلِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְבּוֹנְנוּת פְּנִימִית, הַחְזָרָה פְּנִימִית, ...
  10. Russian:внутренняя рефлексия, внутреннее отражение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внутрішні роздуми, внутрішнє відбиття, ...
  12. Hindi:आंतरिक मनन, आंतरिक परावर्तन, ...

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