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Specular reflection

Scope note

Reflection of light, heat, or sound without diffusion such as, for example, light off a mirror surface.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000251926

Broader Terms used

reflection

Term used for

reflection, specular

Created

13yrs ago

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