reflection factor
- noun
- /rɪˈflɛkʃən ˈfæktər/
- Specialized
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factor de reflexión
- Due to its low reflection factor, the material absorbed most of the sunlight.
Examples
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The reflection factor of the mirror was measured to ensure maximum brightness in the room.
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Scientists calculated the reflection factor to determine how much energy was retained by the surface.
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The reflection factor of the surface is very high.
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What is the reflection factor for this material?
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The scientists measured the reflection factor of the solar panel to optimize its energy output.
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By increasing the reflection factor of the building's windows, architects can reduce cooling costs in the summer.
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Understanding the reflection factor of different surfaces helps engineers design more efficient solar energy systems.
Synonyms
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9.9
The amount of sunlight a surface reflects, like a planet or moon
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How much light or heat a surface sends back
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7.9
The amount of light a surface sends back
Part of incoming light or heat that bounces off a surface
How much light a surface sends back when light hits it
Antonyms
How Reflective
- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from 'reflection' (the return of energy) and 'factor' (a quantity or element that measures or influences an outcome), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a measure related to reflection. The 'X factor' pattern meaning a numeric/relative measure is common cross-linguistically, making the overall sense (the proportion of energy reflected) readily derivable.
Etymology
Reflection factor is like a simple picture: imagine shining a light at a surface and some light bounces back like a ball hitting a wall while some is absorbed. The parts reflection (what bounces) and factor (the amount) show why it means 'how much light or energy bounces back from a surface'.