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specular

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  1. 1. a. Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Assisting sight, as a lens or the like. Source: opted
  4. 4. a. Affording view. Source: opted
  5. 5. adj. capable of reflecting light like a mirror Source: wordnet
  6. 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. Source: webster
  7. 7. Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of aspeculum; as, a specular examination. Source: adambom
  8. 8. j:100 s capable of reflecting light like a mirror Source: ecdict

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