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Meanings of mirror reflection in English

Russian
осевая симметрия
Portuguese
simetria de reflexão
Catalan
simetria de reflexió
Spanish
simetría especular
Wikidata

Symmetry with respect to a plane, when the shape does not change by reflecting all of its part from a mirror plane.

осевая симметрия
Russian
отражение
Catalan
imatge especular
Spanish
imagen especular
Wikidata

(In a plane mirror) reflected duplication of an object that appears almost identical, but is reversed in the direction perpendicular to the mirror surface.

отражение
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Examples for "reflection"
Examples for "reflection"
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It's time for a reckoning with reality, reflection and reform, principled action.
Wired
2
Read more Outrageous anecdotes frequently make way for poignancy and reflection, however.
The Guardian
3
South Africa is in a state at of reflection at the moment.
The South African
4
In the meantime, Laigle was engaged in reflection; he said half aloud:-
Les Misérables
5
On reflection, Chuka Umunna may now wish he had come better prepared.
The Guardian
1
This familiar example is called line symmetry.
Wired
2
The above rotation is one symmetry of the square, and our example of line symmetry can be thought of as another.
Wired
1
Dürr: We think that we have understood division in at least one case, namely, mirror symmetry.
Physics and Beyond: Encounters and Conversations
2
The molecule possesses mirror symmetry, with the halogen, N and C atoms all lying in the mirror plane.
Pubmed
3
The enantio-complementarity of DTAs and LTAs can be explained by an approximate mirror symmetry of crucial active site residues relative to the PLP-cofactor.
Pubmed
4
Mirror symmetry breaking in materials is a fascinating phenomenon that has practical implications for various optoelectronic technologies.
Pubmed
Usage of mirror reflection in English
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Convex-parabolic- mirror reflection enables a very wide viewing zone in a holographic three-dimensional (3D) display.
Pubmed
2
Then I retreated to my hiding place, making sure no shadow or mirror reflection gave me away.
Exit strategy
3
Patrick's agitated dispassion was a mirror reflection of excitability; your iconoclastic monologues were mirror reflections of harried ideology.
Your sad eyes and unforgettable mouth
4
Otherwise, it was the mirrored reflection I'd seen at the CMPD.
Bones Never Lie
5
The hawk stopped short of its mirrored reflection and clawed wildly at the glass.
The Wolf’s Hour
6
He gazed into his mirrored reflection.
The devil's heart
7
All they want is a mirrored reflection, another perfect face to match the admiration that is the only wealth they understand.
Forge of Darkness
8
Majestic mountain views, mirror reflections of the trees, glimpses of an eagle even, it's a lovely inexpensive trip that stirs the soul.
The Guardian
9
Arathan could sire a bastard and so show his father a mirrored reflection, and the eyes in their self-regard would be cold and unforgiving.
Forge of Darkness