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collimator

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlɪmeɪtə/
Definition of collimator

noun

  • a device for producing a parallel beam of rays or radiation.
  • a small fixed telescope used for adjusting the line of sight of an astronomical telescope.

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Definition of collimator in the US English dictionary
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