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interreflection

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The illumination of an object by reflected light from other objects that are not light sources.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

reciprocal reflection between two reflecting surfaces

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • there was interreflection between the two surfaces of the lens

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: reflection, reflexion

History

Etymology

From inter- + reflection.