Meaning Of The Word Heliostat

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What's The Definition Of Heliostat?

heliostat in American English
a device consisting of a mirror slowly revolved by clockwork so as to reflect the sun's rays continuously in a fixed direction
noun: an instrument consisting of a mirror moved by clockwork, for reflecting the sun's rays in a fixed direction

heliostat in British English
noun: an astronomical instrument used to reflect the light of the sun in a constant direction

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