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• Reflection seismology — (or seismic reflection) is a method of exploration geophysics that uses the principles of seismology to estimate the properties of the Earth s subsurface from reflected seismic waves. The method requires a controlled seismic source of energy,… …   Wikipedia

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• reflection — noun 1 image in a mirror, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ clear ▪ dim, faint ▪ blurred, distorted VERB + REFLECTION ▪ cat …   Collocations dictionary

• Reflection (physics) — Reflection is the change in direction of a wave front at an between two different media so that the wave front returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. Law of… …   Wikipedia

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• Reflection — Re*flec tion (r?*fl?k sh?n), n. [L. reflexio: cf. F. r[ e]flexion. See {Riflect}.] [Written also {reflexion}.] 1. The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected. Specifically: (a) The return of rays, beams,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Reflection (computer graphics) — Reflection in computer graphics is used to emulate reflective objects like mirrors and shiny surfaces. pecular reflectionSpecular reflection is the mirror like reflection of light from a surface. Specular reflection is accomplished in a ray trace …   Wikipedia

• Reflection symmetry — Reflection symmetry, line symmetry, mirror symmetry, mirror image symmetry, or bilateral symmetry is symmetry with respect to reflection.In 2D there is an axis of symmetry, in 3D a plane of symmetry. An object or figure which is indistinguishable …   Wikipedia

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• reflection — (n.) late 14c., in reference to surfaces, from L.L. reflexionem (nom. reflexio) a reflection, lit. a bending back, noun of action from pp. stem of L. reflectere, from re back (see RE (Cf. re )) + flectere to bend. Meaning remark made after… …   Etymology dictionary

• Reflection Bay Golf Club — is the first public resort golf course in Nevada personally designed by Jack Nicklaus and the host course to the nationally televised Wendy’s Three Tour Challenge benefiting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The 7,261 yard, par 72 award… …   Wikipedia