retroreflective
/ˌrɛtroʊrɪˈflɛktɪv/
adjective
- Designed to reflect light back toward its source, making the object appear bright when light shines on it.
- Children's backpacks often have retroreflective strips for safety in the dark.
- Many road signs are made with retroreflective materials so drivers can see them at night.
- The retroreflective tape on the worker's jacket glows when car headlights hit it.
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