paraboloid reflector

Definitions of paraboloid reflector
  1. noun
    a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam
    synonyms: parabolic reflector
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    types:
    parabolic mirror
    a parabolic reflector for light radiation
    type of:
    reflector
    device that reflects radiation
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