reflector
noun
re·flec·tor
ri-ˈflek-tər 
1
: one that reflects
especially
: a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
2
: a telescope in which the principal focusing element is a mirror
Examples of reflector in a Sentence
safety devices such as bicycle reflectors
Reflectors are placed along the lanes of the highway.
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The upper stage also lacks laser reflectors and targets that would aid an approaching spacecraft.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2024
The hardware is just a reflector, and lasers beamed from Earth keep it operational.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2024
Lyman confirmed that the cyclist was wearing dark clothing and had no reflectors on his bike.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2024
The hardware is just a reflector, and lasers beamed from Earth keep it operational.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2024
Lyman confirmed that the cyclist was wearing dark clothing and had no reflectors on his bike.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
Taurus April 20 – May 20 People are powerful reflectors.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for reflector
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reflector
noun
re·flec·tor
ri-ˈflek-tər
1
: one that reflects
especially
: a polished surface for reflecting light or heat
2
: a telescope in which the principal light-gathering element is a mirror
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reflector
noun
re·flec·tor
ri-ˈflek-tər
: one that reflects
especially
: a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
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