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catseyes

/ˈkætsaɪz/

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noun

Ojos de gato

(usually in the plural) A retroreflective device placed on a road surface as a marking that can be seen even at night.

Examples :

"The car's headlights reflected brightly off the catseyes in the middle of the road, helping the driver stay in the correct lane at night. "

Los faros del coche se reflejaban brillantemente en los ojos de gato en medio de la carretera, ayudando al conductor a permanecer en el carril correcto por la noche.

traffic device sign vehicle technology

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noun

Canica de vidrio con inclusiones alargadas y coloridas

A glass marble with elongated colourful inclusions running through its axis.

Examples :

"The child admired the colorful catseyes, their vibrant streaks captivating her. "

El niño admiraba las canicas de vidrio coloridas, sus vibrantes vetas la cautivaban.

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noun

Ojo de gato

A gemstone exhibiting chatoyancy.

Examples :

"The jeweler explained that the ring featured catseyes, prized for the shimmering band of light that seemed to float across their surface. "

El joyero explicó que el anillo presentaba ojos de gato, valorados por la banda de luz brillante que parecía flotar sobre su superficie.

geology mineral

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noun

Cimofano, ojo de gato

Cymophane (translucent yellow chatoyant chrysoberyl)

Examples :

"The jeweler admired the shimmering effect within the catseyes, a property called chatoyancy, which made them appear to have a moving line of light. "

El joyero admiraba el efecto brillante dentro de los ojos de gato, una propiedad llamada chatoyancy, que les hacía parecer que tenían una línea de luz en movimiento.

mineral material geology