reflective coating

Surface that mirrors

A reflective coating is a thin layer applied to a surface to bounce back light, heat, or other radiation.

Glass receives reflective coatings to make mirrors.

Window films with reflective coatings reduce solar heat gain.

Lenses get anti-reflective coatings—which sounds contradictory but means the coating reduces unwanted reflections that interfere with vision.

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optical behavior

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Thing that takes in

clear coating · light trap · Vantablack

surface finish appearance

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Non-reflective surface treatment

matte coating · flat finish · satin finish · eggshell finish · dull finish

light transmission

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Transparent protective finish

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