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collimate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlɪmeɪt/

Definition of collimate

verb

[with object]

make (rays of light or particles) accurately parallel: (as adjective collimated)a collimated electron beam
accurately set the alignment of (an optical or other system): manuals give detailed instructions for collimating the optics

Derivatives

collimation

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin collimare, an erroneous reading (in some editions of Cicero) of collineare 'align or aim', from col- 'together with' + linea 'line'