retroreflector

ret·ro·re·flec·tor | \ ˌre-trō-ri-ˈflek-tər

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Definition of retroreflector

: a device that reflects radiation (such as light) so that the paths of the reflected rays are parallel to those of the incident rays

Examples of retroreflector in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its glittering ‘eyes’ were the glass retroreflector beads destined to snoop on unsuspecting targets. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "In the 1970s, the CIA Created a Robot Dragonfly Spy. Now We Know How It Works.," 18 Feb. 2020 In practice, these retroreflectors acted as a remote microphone to eavesdrop on any conversation. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "In the 1970s, the CIA Created a Robot Dragonfly Spy. Now We Know How It Works.," 18 Feb. 2020

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“Retroreflector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retroreflector. Accessed 2 Dec. 2020.

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