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collimate

Syllabification: (col·li·mate)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäləˌmāt/
Definition of collimate

verb

[with object]
  • make (rays of light or particles) accurately parallel: (as adjective collimated)a collimated electron beam
  • accurately align (an optical or other system).

Derivatives

collimation

Pronunciation: /ˌkäləˈmāSHən/
noun

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'

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