total internal reflection
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Definition of total internal reflection - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
opticsTECH. phenomenon where light is fully reflected at a boundaryTECH.
- Total internal reflection occurs in optical fibers.
- The prism demonstrated total internal reflection beautifully.
- Total internal reflection is crucial in designing periscopes.
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Expressions with total
add numbers to get a final amount
She needs to total up the expenses for the trip.
something bought for much less than its real value
This jacket was a total steal at only $20!
indicates the complete number when several amounts are added
A total of twenty students signed up for the new science club.
including everything or everyone in the count
There are 50 students in total.
final sum of all amounts added together
The grand total of the bill was $150.
complete loss of electrical power
The storm caused a total blackout in the city.
situation or place that is extremely disorganized or dirty
After the party, the house was a total mess.
complete set of items or services
The vacation deal was the total package including flights, hotel, and meals.
someone completely unknown
She felt nervous talking to a total stranger.
overall number of people living in a specific country city or region
The total population of the city has doubled in twenty years.
add new amounts to a total as you go
I keep a running total of my expenses each week.
sum that is continuously updated as more amounts are added
Keep a running total of all your monthly expenses.
complete absence of light
The cave was in total darkness.
full amount of wages and benefits paid to all employees
The team's total payroll increased sharply after signing several star players.
ability to remember everything perfectly
She amazed everyone with her total recall of the events.
entirety or aggregate of everything
The sum total of his work is impressive.
complete removal of items from an area
After the festival, total clearance of the site was required.
situation where all traffic stops and nothing moves
There was total gridlock on the highway after the accident.
the overall time taken for a process to complete
The total running time for the software installation was 45 minutes.
showing someone does something without knowing about something
He acted in total ignorance of the rules.
complete avoidance of alcohol or other substances
He practiced total abstinence from drinking.
complete involvement in an activity or subject
The language course uses total immersion for faster learning.
overall standard of something when every part and step is considered
The total quality of the project impressed everyone involved.
indicating the final amount or sum
The bill came to $50 for a total of all items.
Expressions with internal
meant to be used only inside one group or company
This report is strictly for internal use and should not be shared.
personal sense of time and timing
His internal clock told him it was time to leave.
disagreement within a group or organization
The team faced internal conflict over the project's direction.
barrier device worn inside the vagina or anus
She used an internal condom for protection.
unexpected problem that happens inside a system or organization itself
The website showed an internal error and could not load the page.
system for sending messages or packages within one organization only
Please send the contract through internal mail to the finance department.
set of rules guiding actions and decisions inside an organization
The company updated its internal policy on data protection last year.
domestic matters within a country or organization
The government focused on internal affairs rather than foreign policy.
formal document defining role, rights and duties of an internal audit function
The board reviewed the internal audit charter before approving the new audit plan.
quality of ideas or statements that agree with one another without conflict
Her theory was praised for its strong internal consistency.
personal motivation or ambition
Her internal drive pushed her to achieve her goals.
inquiry conducted by an organization into actions of its own members
The company launched an internal investigation into the data breach.
movement of people to live in another place inside one country
Internal migration increased as many families moved from rural villages to cities.
person's inner voice narrating their thoughts
She listened to her internal monologue before making a decision.
rules made by an organization to control how its inside work runs
The company updated its internal regulations to cover remote work procedures.
government employee who collects taxes
The internal revenue agent audited the company's finances.
psychological stress from internal factors
She experienced internal stress due to her high expectations.
serious conflict and disagreement within the same group or country
The empire weakened over decades of internal strife and rebellion.
strength of unity and solidarity among members within the same group
Strong internal cohesion helped the team overcome setbacks during the season.
journey by airplane that stays inside the same country
The internal flight from Madrid to Barcelona took less than an hour.
tension or conflict within a group that slows work or progress
Internal friction between departments delayed the launch of the new product.
set of rules that makes a system or story consistent inside itself
The movie’s internal logic falls apart halfway through the plot.
personal thinking done quietly about feelings experiences or choices
After the argument, he spent time in internal reflection.
upright structure inside a building that separates rooms or spaces
They knocked down an internal wall to make the living room bigger.
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.
angle between reflected ray and perpendicular line
The angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence.
repetition of sound waves bouncing off surfaces
The sound reflection in the hall was remarkable.
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:réflexion totale interne, ...
- German:Totalreflexion, ...
- Italian:riflessione totale interna, ...
- Spanish:reflexión interna total, ...
- Portuguese:reflexão total interna, ...
- Chinese:全内反射, ...
- Japanese:全反射, ...
- Arabic:اِنعِكاس كُلِّي داخِلي, ...
- Hebrew:הַחְזָרָה פְּנִימִית מְלֵאָה, ...
- Russian:полное внутреннее отражение, ...
- Ukrainian:повне внутрішнє відбиття, ...
- Hindi:पूर्ण आंतरिक परावर्तन, ...
- Bengali:সম্পূর্ণ অভ্যন্তরীণ প্রতিফলন, ...
- Catalan:reflexió interna total, ...
- Czech:úplný odraz, ...
- Danish:totalrefleksion, ...
- Dutch:totale interne reflectie, ...
- Greek:ολική εσωτερική ανάκλαση, ...
- Hungarian:teljes visszaverődés, ...
- Khmer:ការឆ្លុះត្រឡប់ខាងក្នុងទាំងស្រុង, ...
- Korean:전반사, ...
- Persian:بازتاب داخلی کامل, ...
- Polish:całkowite wewnętrzne odbicie, ...
- Portuguese (BR):reflexão interna total, ...
- Romanian:reflexie totală internă, ...
- Swedish:totalreflektion, ...
- Thai:การสะท้อนกลับทั้งหมด, ...
- Turkish:toplam iç yansıma, ...
- Vietnamese:phản xạ toàn phần, ...
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