An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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reflection
  بازتاب  
bâztâb (#)
Fr.: réflexion  

The return of radiation after striking a surface, without change in wavelength. If the surface is smooth, reflection is regular, otherwise it is diffuse.
→ diffuse reflection; → specular reflection.

See also: Verbal noun of → reflect.