reflectivity
noun
re·flec·tiv·i·ty
ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈti-və-tē 
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: the reflective quality or power of a surface or material
… there are many examples of luster-decorated ceramics, in which Islamic potters emulated the reflectivity of metalwork by applying metal oxides to white-glazed vessels …—
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Roberta SmithThe warming at the surface could be expected to melt snow and ice, reducing the earth's albedo, or reflectivity.—Roger Revelle
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The prototype system achieves motion-robust 3D tracking of mixed-reflectivity scenes at incredibly high frame rates.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Looking Ahead: iOS 27 Rumors It’s expected that iOS 27, to be announced in early June, will keep Liquid Glass and introduce more significant refinement where there’ll be an adjustable slider to control system-wide levels of glass-like reflectivity on a granular level.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display utilizes P3 wide color and True Tone technology to provide stunning visuals with ultra-low reflectivity.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The result is tone-on-tone depth with high reflectivity that feels dimensional without high contrast.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Looking Ahead: iOS 27 Rumors It’s expected that iOS 27, to be announced in early June, will keep Liquid Glass and introduce more significant refinement where there’ll be an adjustable slider to control system-wide levels of glass-like reflectivity on a granular level.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display utilizes P3 wide color and True Tone technology to provide stunning visuals with ultra-low reflectivity.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The result is tone-on-tone depth with high reflectivity that feels dimensional without high contrast.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Reflectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflectivity. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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