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specular
spec·u·lar [ spékyələr ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of or like mirror: relating to mirrors or having the characteristics of a mirror
2. using speculum: carried out using a speculum
[Late 16th century. < Latin specularis< speculum (see speculum)]
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