01 a. Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.
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Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.
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Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination.(Med.)
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Assisting sight, as a lens or the like.[Obs.]“Thy specular orb Apply to well-dissected kernels; lo! In each observe the slender threads Of first-beginning trees.” — J. Philips.
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Affording view.[R.]
Phrases & compounds
Specular iron —
See Hematite.