Reflector (Noun)
Meaning 1
Device that reflects radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A concave mirror was used as a reflector in the telescope to magnify and collect the light from distant stars.
- The scientists developed a novel solar concentrator system with a Fresnel reflector that maximized the collection of sunlight for their experiments.
- A reflecting surface of gold-plated material is applied to the dish as the primary reflector in radio telescopes.
- The medical team utilized a reflector placed strategically behind the ultrasonic device to intensify and target sound waves towards a precise point for medical treatments.
- Satellites were used in tandem with reflectors as active reflector surfaces on low orbit earth observing satellite applications, tracking numerous attributes globally on demand.
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Meaning 2
Optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece; "Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.