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Reflecting — Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reflecting — reflecting; un·reflecting; … English syllables
Reflecting — Reflect Re*flect (r?*fl?kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reflected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Reflecting}.] [L. reflectere, reflexum; pref. re re + flectere to bend or turn. See {Flexible}, and cf. {Reflex}, v.] 1. To bend back; to give a backwa?d turn to; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reflecting — 1. noun action of the verb to reflect 2. adjective a) that reflects a reflecting pool b) that utilizes reflection a reflecting telescope … Wiktionary
reflecting — adj. Reflecting is used with these nouns: ↑pool … Collocations dictionary
reflecting — adjective causing reflection or having a device that reflects a reflecting microscope • Similar to: ↑reflective … Useful english dictionary
Reflecting instrument — Reflecting instruments are those that use mirrors to enhance their ability to make measurements. In particular, the use of mirrors permits one to observe two objects simultaneously while measuring the angular distance between the objects. While… … Wikipedia
Reflecting circle — Reflecting Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reflecting galvanometer — Reflecting Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reflecting goniometer — Reflecting Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
