An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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regular reflection
  بازتاب ِ باسامان  
bâztâb-e bâsâmân
Fr.: réflexion régulière  

The reflection of light when the reflecting surface is very smooth and the reflected rays bounce off parallel to each other. Opposite of → diffuse reflection; same as → specular reflection.

See also: → regular; → reflection.