nonreflecting
Without mirror finish
Nonreflecting describes surfaces or materials that absorb rather than bounce back light, sound, or other energy: nonreflecting glass, a nonreflecting coating on camera lenses.
The term appears in optics, photography, and acoustics where unwanted reflections cause glare, interference, or distortion.
Lacking vertical variation
- diffuseSpread thinly throughout
- frostedCovered with icy film
- etchedCarved into a surface
- sandedSmoothed with grit
opaque · clouded · grainy · muted · unpolished · satin · eggshell · tarnished
Process of taking in
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
- anechoicLacking reflected sound
- darkAbsence of light
- unreflectedNot thrown back
Free from harsh brightness
- dimmedReduced in brightness
- shadedBlocked from light
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- coatedHaving a surface layer
filtered · screened · treated · polarized · diffused · softened
Acting without deliberation
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- unmindfulLacking awareness or attention
negligent · rash · hasty · imprudent · inattentive · unobservant · thoughtless · knee-jerk
flat
Lacking vertical variation
sanded · opaque · clouded · grainy · muted · unpolished · satin · eggshell · tarnished · dusty
absorption
Process of taking in
glareless
Free from harsh brightness
coated · filtered · screened · treated · polarized · diffused · softened
impulsive
Acting without deliberation
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
unmindful · negligent · rash · hasty · imprudent · inattentive · unobservant · thoughtless · knee-jerk · shallow
nonreflectingreflecting
Bouncing back light
reflective · mirror-like · shiny · glossy · lustrous