An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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diffuse reflection
  بازتاب ِ پخشیده  
bâztâb-e paxšidé
Fr.: réflexion diffuse  

Reflection of light from a rough or granular surface, which takes place in all directions due to the microscopic irregularities of the interface; opposed to → specular reflection.

See also: → diffuse; → reflection.