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reflector

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. reflector (noun)
  2. off-axis reflector (noun)
  3. parabolic reflector (noun)
  4. prismatic reflector (noun)
  5. translucent reflector (noun)

re·flec·tor

noun \ri-ˈflek-tər\

Definition of REFLECTOR

1
: one that reflects; especially : a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
2
: a telescope in which the principal focusing element is a mirror
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Examples of REFLECTOR

  1. safety devices such as bicycle reflectors
  2. Reflectors are placed along the lanes of the highway.

First Known Use of REFLECTOR

1665

Rhymes with REFLECTOR

bisector, collector, connector, convector, corrector, defector, deflector, detector, director, dissector, effector, ejector, elector, erector, infector, injector, inspector, neglecter, objector, perfecter, projector, prosector, prospector, protector, selector, trisector

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