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SPECULAR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does specular mean?
• SPECULAR (adjective)
The adjective SPECULAR has 1 sense:
1. capable of reflecting light like a mirror
Familiarity information: SPECULAR used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of reflecting light like a mirror
Synonyms:
mirrorlike; specular
Context example:
a specular metal
Similar:
reflective (capable of physically reflecting light or sound)
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