Thesaurus: specular

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1. a. Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.
2. a. Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination.
3. a. Assisting sight, as a lens or the like.
4. a. Affording view.
5. adj. capable of reflecting light like a mirror
6. 1. Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface. 2. (Med.) Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination. 3. Assisting sight, as a lens or the like. [Obs.] Thy specular orb Apply to well-dissected kernels; lo! In each observe the slender threads Of first-beginning trees. J. Philips. 4. Affording view. [R.] "Look once more, ere we leave this specular mount." Milton. Specular iron. (Min.) See Hematite.
7. Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of aspeculum; as, a specular examination.
8. j:100 s capable of reflecting light like a mirror