collimator
col·li·ma·tor
noun \ˈkä-lə-ˌmā-tər\Definition of COLLIMATOR
1
: a device for producing a beam of parallel rays (as of light) or for forming an infinitely distant virtual image that can be viewed without parallax
2
: a device for obtaining a beam (as of particles) of limited cross section
First Known Use of COLLIMATOR
1865
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