The word "mirror" is derived from the noun "mirror" and accordingly denotes the quality inherent in a mirror. However, this adjective can refer to other concepts as well.
Mirror materials
Mirror can be things that have the same quality as a mirror, that is, reflect objects in themselves. Ceilings, tiles, cabinets can be mirrored. All of these items are created based on the materials from which mirrors are made. For example, the tiles are made of polished glass covered with a mirror surface and a protective layer.
The principle of the mirror has been used in repairs for a long time. This not only makes the apartment sparkling, beautiful, but also visually expands the space, creates volume. But, like a mirror, all such repair materials are not very durable, so it's still better not to use them for the floor.
There are entire mirror factories that make mirrors. There, craftsmen process the glass, cut it, grind it to a perfect smoothness. In special workshops, tinted mirrors and even curves are made.
Reflex camera
At the heart of a reflex camera, which in everyday life is simply called a DSLR, is a reflex viewfinder. It is also made from a mirror that goes into its optical system. A DSLR differs from a conventional camera in that a picture is displayed through the lens as it really is, without processing. This again happens thanks to the principle of the mirror, which reflects real reality without distortion.
Mirrors are at the heart of mirror balls, which are very popular at discos and parties. The balls are pasted over with many small mirrors. Reflecting in each other, they sparkle and shimmer, creating a festive atmosphere.
Mirror twins
The concept of "mirror" is applied not only to objects, but also to living beings. Twins are mirrored. They are not just twins who look alike. They are twins who, like in a mirror, are reflected in each other. This manifests itself in hair curls, moles, and fingerprints. One twin can be right-handed and the other left-handed. And it also happens that some of their internal organs are mirrored
The mirror principle is also used in nature. For example, the name of the mirror carp is not accidental. On its body there are rather large scales that resemble small mirrors.
Mirror disease
This is the common name for a real male problem. It is in men that a beer belly is often found. Often the man himself remains in a relatively normal form, the body does not get fat, and the stomach keeps growing and growing. As a result, it becomes very difficult for a man to choose clothes, a shirt of the usual size does not converge at the waist. And the disease is called so because, having a large belly, a person cannot see the lower part of his body without the help of a mirror.