Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Kenelm Digby (1603–1665), natural philosopher and courtier. From classical Latin reflectent-, reflectēns, present participle of reflecterereflect.
Definition of reflectent in US English:
reflectent
adjectiverɪˈflɛkt(ə)nt
= reflectant.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Kenelm Digby (1603–1665), natural philosopher and courtier. From classical Latin reflectent-, reflectēns, present participle of reflectere reflect.