NOUN | artifact | parabolic mirror | a parabolic reflector for light radiation |
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Meaning | A parabolic reflector for light radiation. | |
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Part of | reflecting telescope, reflector | optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece |
Broader | parabolic reflector, paraboloid reflector | A concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam |
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