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specular

adjective
spec·u·lar | \ˈspe-kyə-lər \

Definition of specular 

: of, relating to, or having the qualities of a mirror

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Other Words from specular

specularity \ˌspe-kyə-ˈler-ə-tē, -ˈla-rə- \ noun
specularly \ˈspe-kyə-lər-lē \ adverb

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 My video report on the #Flyers 4-3 OT win over Boston on Sunday pic.twitter.com/oDWaoF0sYH Shooting from deep inside the right circle, Pastranak was stoned by Mrazek, who made a specular glove save. — Marc Narducci, Philly.com, "Flyers 4, Bruins 3: Four quick observations from Philly's overtime win," 1 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of specular

1640, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for specular

Latin specularis of a mirror, from speculum

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spectrum-luminosity diagram

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specular angle

specularia

specular iron

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The first known use of specular was in 1640

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specular

adjective
spec·u·lar | \ˈspek-yə-lər \

Medical Definition of specular 

: conducted with the aid of a speculum a specular examination

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