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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConcave Mirror
/ˈkɒn.keɪv ˈmɪr.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mirror with a surface that curves inward, which can converge light rays to a focal point.
"The concave mirror in the telescope allowed astronomers to observe distant stars more clearly." - 2
A type of mirror used in various applications, including shaving mirrors and satellite dishes, due to its ability to focus light.
"The dentist used a concave mirror to get a better view of the patient's teeth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'concave' derives from the Latin 'concavus', meaning 'hollow' or 'arched inward', while 'mirror' comes from the Latin 'mirare', meaning 'to look at'. The combination reflects the object's shape and function, evolving through scientific discourse in optics since the 17th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Concave Mirror" is said worldwide
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miroir concave
Transliteration: miroir concave
"Le miroir concave dans le télescope a permis aux astronomes d'observer des étoiles lointaines plus clairement."
konkaver Spiegel
Transliteration: konkaver Spiegel
"Der Zahnarzt verwendete einen konkaven Spiegel, um die Zähne des Patienten besser zu sehen."
specchio concavo
Transliteration: specchio concavo
"Lo specchio concavo nel telescopio ha permesso agli astronomi di osservare stelle lontane più chiaramente."
espejo cóncavo
Transliteration: espejo cóncavo
"El espejo cóncavo en el telescopio permitió a los astrónomos observar estrellas distantes con mayor claridad."
espelho côncavo
Transliteration: espelho côncavo
"O espelho côncavo no telescópio permitiu que os astrônomos observassem estrelas distantes com mais clareza."
उत्क्षिप्त दर्पण
Transliteration: utkṣipta darpan
"दंत चिकित्सक ने रोगी के दांतों को बेहतर देखने के लिए उत्क्षिप्त दर्पण का उपयोग किया।"
凹面镜
Transliteration: āomiànjìng
"望远镜中的凹面镜使天文学家能够更清晰地观察遥远的星星。"
오목 거울
Transliteration: omok geoul
"치과 의사는 환자의 치아를 더 잘 보기 위해 오목 거울을 사용했습니다."
凹面鏡
Transliteration: おうめんきょう
"望遠鏡の凹面鏡は、天文学者が遠くの星をより明確に観察するのを可能にしました。"
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