Deflective (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The deflective surface of the mirrored lens allowed the laser beam to change direction sharply.
- The soundproofing material had a deflective property that dispersed sound waves in different directions.
- In the game of pool, a deflective shot is needed to hit the cue ball and change its direction.
- The scientist studied the deflective properties of the fiber optic cable to improve data transmission speeds.
- Acoustic panels with deflective surfaces are often used in recording studios to reduce sound reflections.