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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Specular reflectors Specular reflectors The term 'Specular reflectors' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' Specular reflectors have mirrorlike characteristics (the word 'specular' is derived from the Greek word meaning mirror). The most common materials used for ballasts, the devices that turn on and operate Fluorescent tubes, are aluminum and silver. Silver has the highest reflectivity; aluminum has the lowestcost. The materials and shape of the reflector are designed to reduce absorption of light within the fixture while delivering light in the desired angular pattern. Adding (or retrofitting) specular reflectors toan existing light fixture is frequently implemented as a conservation measure'. Previous 5 Terms: spectrum Spectrum Spectrum intensity Spectrum Width Spectrum Width Cross Section Next 5 Terms: Speculative resources (coal) Speculative resources (uranium) Speculator Speech-Language Therapy Speed Shear 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.