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parabolic reflector
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Noun1.parabolic reflector - a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beamparabolic reflector - a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam
paraboloid reflector
parabolic mirror - a parabolic reflector for light radiation
reflector - device that reflects radiation
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