reflector
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• noun
A piece of glass, metal, or other material designed to cast back light, heat, or sound, often used for safety on vehicles, bicycles, or clothing.
"The cyclist made sure her bike was equipped with a red reflector on the back to remain visible to drivers at night."
A telescope that uses a curved mirror to gather and focus light in order to form an image.
"Newton invented the first practical reflecting telescope, which is now commonly known as a Newtonian reflector."
A person who ponders, meditates, or thinks deeply about things.
"As a quiet reflector, he often spent hours walking in the woods to analyze the complex events of the week."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 15th century, from the Latin verb 'reflectere' (to bend back), combined with the agent suffix '-or' to denote a person or thing that reflects.
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