meaning of specular
1. Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.
2. Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination.
3. Assisting sight, as a lens or the like.
4. Affording view.
5. capable of reflecting light like a mirror; "mirrorlike surface of the lake"; "a specular
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