Definition of reflecting

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

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Incident :: Incident (a.) Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) An image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart.
Anacamptic :: Anacamptic (a.) Reflecting of reflected; as, an anacamptic sound (and echo)..
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) Something having a polished surface for reflecting light or heat, as a mirror, a speculum, etc..
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..
Bright :: Bright (a.) Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface..
Specular :: Specular (a.) Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind..
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) A reflecting telescope.
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) A device for reflecting sound.
Engiscope :: Engiscope (n.) A kind of reflecting microscope.
Dizzy :: Dizzy (superl.) Without distinct thought; unreflecting; thoughtless; heedless.
Polarizer :: Polarizer (n.) That which polarizes; especially, the part of a polariscope which receives and polarizes the light. It is usually a reflecting plate, or a plate of some crystal, as tourmaline, or a doubly refracting crystal..
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Catoptron :: Catoptron (n.) A reflecting optical glass or instrument; a mirror.
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..
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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