This is possible because the compression and rarefaction of air by an acoustic wave changes the dielectric properties, producing partial reflection of the transmitted radar signal.

Each layer boundary causes a partial reflection of an optical wave.

Fortay's statistics today were only a partial reflection of his passing performance: 19 completions on 40 attempts for 175 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

There was just enough glow from the city's lights for The Shadow to observe a partial reflection of glass.

As she passes the minutes with remembered routines and favorite distractions, "Happy Days" becomes a partial reflection of "Waiting for Godot."

Besides this we have mixta Fruhst., with partial blue reflections on the forewing (66 b), and finally pseudocypris Fruhst.

Could this low turnout be a partial reflection of past-phobia?

These skew rays suffer only partial reflection while meridional rays are completely guided.

It was the King Colour, of which all the lesser colours are merely partial and wishy-washy reflections.

Above the Brunt-Väisälä frequency, there may be evanescent internal wave motions, for example those resulting from partial reflection.