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etalon

Pronunciation: /ˈɛtəlɒn/

Definition of etalon

noun

Physics
  • a device consisting of two reflecting plates, for producing interfering light beams.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French étalon, literally 'standard of measurement'

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Definition of etalon in the US English dictionary