collimate
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əˌmeɪt verb (used with object), col·li·mat·ed, col·li·mat·ing.
1.
to bring into line; make parallel.
2.
to adjust accurately the line of sight of (a telescope).
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument) |
| 2. | to use a collimator on (a beam of radiation or particles) |
| 3. | to make parallel or bring into line |
| [C17: from New Latin collimāre, erroneously for Latin collīneāre to aim, from com- (intensive) + līneāre, from līnea line] | |
| colli'mation | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
It attempts to collimate the light that is sent out by a light bulb in all directions.
Collimate the fluoroscopic beam to the size of the aluminum block.
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