reflector

Meanings

• noun

  An object that reflects or mirrors light or sound waves.

  - "The telescope acts as a reflector, gathering light from distant stars."
  - "The mirror is a common household reflector used for personal grooming."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reflector
revolver , reflectorscope , projector

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Variants

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reflector , reflectors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'reflectere', meaning to turn back or bend.

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Trivia

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1. A reflector telescope is also known as a Newtonian telescope.

2. The largest reflector telescope in the world is the Gran Telescopio Canarias in La Palma, Spain.

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Related Concepts

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1. mirror: A flat, smooth surface that reflects an image.

2. prism: A transparent optical element that refracts light.

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Culture

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In literature, reflectors have been used as metaphors for introspection and self-reflection. In art, they have been used to create intricate patterns and designs.

How to Memorize "reflector"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shiny surface that reflects light.
   - Imagine a mirror that reflects your image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a mirror.
   - Think of a telescope or a mirror when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that reflectors reflect.
   - Think of the word 'reflector' as a mirror for light.

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