Definition of reflecting

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

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Engiscope :: Engiscope (n.) A kind of reflecting microscope.
Kaleidophone :: Kaleidophone () An instrument invented by Professor Wheatstone, consisting of a reflecting knob at the end of a vibrating rod or thin plate, for making visible, in the motion of a point of light reflected from the knob, the paths or curves corresponding with the musical notes produced by the vibrations..
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface..
Looking-glass :: Looking-glass (n.) A mirror made of glass on which has been placed a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver..
Reflectent :: Reflectent (a.) Reflecting; as, a reflectent body..
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) A device for reflecting sound.
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Dizzy :: Dizzy (superl.) Without distinct thought; unreflecting; thoughtless; heedless.
Opalescent :: Opalescent (a.) Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.
Bright :: Bright (a.) Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
Lustre :: Lustre (n.) The appearance of the surface of a mineral as affected by, or dependent upon, peculiarities of its reflecting qualities..
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) A reflecting telescope.
Roast :: Roast (v. t.) To cook by exposure to radiant heat before a fire; as, to roast meat on a spit, or in an oven open toward the fire and having reflecting surfaces within; also, to cook in a close oven..
Relucent :: Relucent (a.) Reflecting light; shining; glittering; glistening; bright; luminous; splendid.
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
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..
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..
Anacamptic :: Anacamptic (a.) Reflecting of reflected; as, an anacamptic sound (and echo)..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Reflec.
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