These can form less-black particles that reflect, rather than absorb, the sun's energy.

这些都可以形成较为淡色的粒子，从而反射而不是吸收太阳的光能。

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Rather than absorb light, these objects reflect light.

它们更多的是反射光线而不是吸收光线。

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Light-colored "cool roofs" that reflect light rather than absorb it can cut cooling costs by as much as 40%, the group says.

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