parabolic reflector
parabolic reflector · parabolic reflectors
A reflector with a curved reflecting surface that forms part of a paraboloidA reflector with a curved reflecting surface that forms part of a paraboloid (as opposed to, for example, a sphere)
Meaning
1 sensesA reflector with a curved reflecting surface that forms part of a paraboloid (as opposed to, for example, a sphere)
More definitions
- a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam
Forms
plural: parabolic reflectors| Singular | parabolic reflector |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam:paraboloid reflector
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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