specular

/ˈspek.jə.lər/

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adjective

/ˈspek.jə.lər/C2formaltechnicalobsolete

Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, отражающее свет как зеркало; имеющее гладкую, отражающую поверхность.
Adjetivo que describe algo que refleja la luz como un espejo; que tiene una superficie lisa y reflectante.
Adjectif décrivant ce qui réfléchit la lumière comme un miroir ; ayant une surface lisse et réfléchissante.
Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das Licht wie ein Spiegel reflektiert; eine glatte, spiegelnde Oberfläche habend.
Adjetivo que descreve algo que reflete a luz como um espelho; que tem superfície lisa e refletora. Em contextos técnicos, relaciona-se a reflexão especular, em que a luz é refletida em uma direção definida.
形容词，指像镜子一样反射光线的，具有光滑、反光表面的。
صفة تصف شيئًا يعكس الضوء كالمرآة، أو سطحًا أملس لامعًا عاكسًا للضوء.

An adjective describing something that reflects light like a mirror; having a smooth, reflective surface. Now largely replaced by 'specular' in technical contexts or 'mirror-like' in general use.

Mirror-like reflectionC1formal
Having the property of reflecting light in a smooth, mirror-like manner.
Зеркальный
- The polished metal surface had a specular finish.
- Specular reflections are common in calm water.
- The artist used specular highlights to create a realistic effect.
Synonymsglossy lustrous mirrored mirrorlike polished reflective shiny
Antonymsdiffuse dull matte

Forms

more specular comparative form
most specular superlative form

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