parabolic mirror

parabolic mirror
noun
a parabolic reflector for light radiation
Part Holonyms: ↑reflecting telescope, ↑reflector

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parabolic mirror or parabolic reflector,
a concave mirror the reflecting surface of which has the shape of a paraboloid, capable of focusing rays parallel to its axis t a point without spherical aberration: »

Parabolic mirrors or reflectors are used in certain telescopes, automobile headlights, searchlights, etc.


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  • Parabolic conoid — Parabolic Par a*bol ic, Parabolical Par a*bol ic*al, a. [Gr. paraboliko s figurative: cf. F. parabolique. See {Parable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of the nature of a parable; expressed by a parable or figure; allegorical; as, parabolical instruction.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Parabolic spindle — Parabolic Par a*bol ic, Parabolical Par a*bol ic*al, a. [Gr. paraboliko s figurative: cf. F. parabolique. See {Parable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of the nature of a parable; expressed by a parable or figure; allegorical; as, parabolical instruction.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Parabolic spiral — Parabolic Par a*bol ic, Parabolical Par a*bol ic*al, a. [Gr. paraboliko s figurative: cf. F. parabolique. See {Parable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of the nature of a parable; expressed by a parable or figure; allegorical; as, parabolical instruction.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Parabolic reflector — Parallel waves coming in to a parabolic mirror are focused at a point F A parabolic reflector (or dish or mirror) is a reflective device used to collect or project energy such as light, sound, or radio waves. Its shape is that of a circular… …   Wikipedia

  • parabolic reflector — 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 • Syn: ↑paraboloid reflector • Hypernyms: ↑reflector • Hyponyms: ↑parabolic mirror * * * noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • Parabolic antenna — A parabolic satellite communications antenna at Erdfunkstelle Raisting, the biggest facility for satellite communication in the world, in Raisting, Bavaria, Germany. It has a Cassegrain type feed. A parabolic antenna is an antenna that uses a… …   Wikipedia

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