Definition of reflecting

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Reflecting (a.) Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface..

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Sematrope :: Sematrope (n.) An instrument for signaling by reflecting the rays of the sun in different directions.
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) Something having a polished surface for reflecting light or heat, as a mirror, a speculum, etc..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface..
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Chromatoscope :: Chromatoscope (n.) A reflecting telescope, part of which is made to rotate eccentrically, so as to produce a ringlike image of a star, instead of a point; -- used in studying the scintillation of the stars..
Mirage :: Mirage (n.) An optical effect, sometimes seen on the ocean, but more frequently in deserts, due to total reflection of light at the surface common to two strata of air differently heated. The reflected image is seen, commonly in an inverted position, while the real object may or may not be in sight. When the surface is horizontal, and below the eye, the appearance is that of a sheet of water in which the object is seen reflected; when the reflecting surface is above the eye, the image is seen pr
Luminous :: Luminous (a.) Shining; emitting or reflecting light; brilliant; bright; as, the is a luminous body; a luminous color..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Reflec.
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind..
Ray :: Ray (n.) A line of light or heat proceeding from a radiant or reflecting point; a single element of light or heat propagated continuously; as, a solar ray; a polarized ray..
Black :: Black (a.) Destitute of light, or incapable of reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of white; characterized by such a color; as, black cloth; black hair or eyes..
Kaleidoscope :: Kaleidoscope (n.) An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design..
Reflectent :: Reflectent (a.) Reflecting; as, a reflectent body..
Dark :: Dark (a.) Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep shade of color; not light-colored; as, a dark room; a dark day; dark cloth; dark paint; a dark complexion..
Phonocamptic :: Phonocamptic (a.) Reflecting sound.
Speculum :: Speculum (n.) A reflector of polished metal, especially one used in reflecting telescopes. See Speculum metal, below..
Yellow :: Yellow (n.) A bright golden color, reflecting more light than any other except white; the color of that part of the spectrum which is between the orange and green..
Incident :: Incident (a.) Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface..
Aurelia :: Aurelia (n.) The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, esp. when reflecting a brilliant golden color, as that of some of the butterflies..
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