parabolic mirror

/ˌˈpɛrəˌbɑlɪk ˌmɪrər/
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Other forms: parabolic mirrors

Definitions of parabolic mirror
  1. noun
    a parabolic reflector for light radiation
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    type of:
    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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