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reflectorize

American

[ri-flek-tuh-rahyz] / rɪˈflɛk təˌraɪz /

especially British, reflectorise

verb (used with object)

reflectorized, reflectorizing

to treat something so that it reflects light.

to reflectorize license plates.

Other Word Forms

reflectorization

noun

Etymology

Origin of reflectorize

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; reflector + -ize

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reflectorized

The agency wants to know how Teslas detect a crash scene, including flashing lights, road flares, reflectorized vests worn by responders and vehicles parked on the road.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2021

No lights, no reflectorized clothing, no helmet and not using the dedicated, separate bike lane, either.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2020

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