Definition of reflecting

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

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Anacamptic :: Anacamptic (a.) Reflecting of reflected; as, an anacamptic sound (and echo)..
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Speculum :: Speculum (n.) A reflector of polished metal, especially one used in reflecting telescopes. See Speculum metal, below..
Aurelia :: Aurelia (n.) The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, esp. when reflecting a brilliant golden color, as that of some of the butterflies..
Bright :: Bright (a.) Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
Dizzy :: Dizzy (superl.) Without distinct thought; unreflecting; thoughtless; heedless.
Larungoscope :: Larungoscope (n.) An instrument, consisting of an arrangement of two mirrors, for reflecting light upon the larynx, and for examining its image..
Lustre :: Lustre (n.) The appearance of the surface of a mineral as affected by, or dependent upon, peculiarities of its reflecting qualities..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind..
White :: White (superl.) Reflecting to the eye all the rays of the spectrum combined; not tinted with any of the proper colors or their mixtures; having the color of pure snow; snowy; -- the opposite of black or dark; as, white paper; a white skin..
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..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface..
Looking-glass :: Looking-glass (n.) A mirror made of glass on which has been placed a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver..
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..
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..
Glass-faced :: Glass-faced (a.) Mirror-faced; reflecting the sentiments of another.
Opalescent :: Opalescent (a.) Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) Something having a polished surface for reflecting light or heat, as a mirror, a speculum, etc..
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) A reflecting telescope.
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) An image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart.
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