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TeachMeFinance.com - explain reflector reflector The term 'reflector' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A layer of material immediately surrounding a reactor core that scatters back (or reflects) into the core many neutrons that would otherwise escape. The returned neutrons can then cause more fissions and improve the neutron economy of the reactor. Common reflector materials are graphite, beryllium, water, and natural uranium. '. The term 'reflector' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' a surface, usually a rock or sediment layer, that strongly reflects seismic (sound) waves'. Previous 5 Terms: Reflective film Reflectivity Reflectivity Cross Section Reflectivity Factor reflectometer Next 5 Terms: reflex angle reflexive property reflexology Reforestation Reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending (RBOB) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.