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reflector

UK
/rɪˈflɛktə/
US
/rɪˈflɛktər/

Translations

reflectornoun
reflectors
pl
UK
/rɪˈflɛktə/
US
/rɪˈflɛktər/
The bicycle had a red reflector on the back to increase visibility at night.
Le vélo avait un réflecteur rouge à l’arrière pour accroître la visibilité la nuit.
Additional translations
réflecteurAstronomie.
réflecteurSens abstrait, rare.
Synonyms
mirror
prism
refractor
light reflector
reflective surface
reflectoradjective
UK
/rɪˈflɛktə/
US
/rɪˈflɛktɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote an object or material that reflects light, heat, sound, etc.
Reflector tape is sewn onto the jacket to increase nighttime visibility.
Du ruban réfléchissant est cousu sur la veste pour améliorer la visibilité de nuit.

Definitions

reflectornoun
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound.
The bicycle had a red reflector on the back to increase visibility at night.
A telescope in which the principal focusing element is a mirror.
The astronomer used a large reflector to observe distant galaxies.
A person or thing that reflects.
In the discussion, she acted as a reflector, providing feedback and insights on the ideas presented.
reflectoradjective
Serving to reflect light, heat, sound, or other energy.
Reflector tape is sewn onto the jacket to increase nighttime visibility.
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